Albarello, decorated with scene of villa

SMG00227571

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Albarello, decorated with scene of villa, for storing "almond of love", possibly a forgery, possibly from Castelli, Italian, 1640-1740

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A632049
Materials:
whole, earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
height 270 mm
type:
albarello
credit:
Gorga, Evangelista