Albarello with peacock feathers
CultureItalian
Possible OriginPesaro, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca. 1470-1490
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 30.5 x 13 cm (12 x 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionAlbarello of waisted cylindrical shape, with two bands of peacock feather motifs divided by a band of flower-scrolls. It is decorated in blue, green and ochre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.345
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1871
Object number: G96.3.24.1-2
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
ca.1550
Object number: G83.1.355.1-2
Artist / Maker: Brantford Pottery
ca. 1860
Object number: G15.4.2
