Albarello (drug jar) with unidentified pharmacy emblem
CultureItalian
OriginFlorence, Tuscany, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1450-1500
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 31.4 x 14.3 cm (12 3/8 x 5 5/8 in.)
DescriptionFlorentine 'Green Family' albarello of cylindrical shape with sloping shoulders and well-formed neck. It is decorated in Hispano-Moresque style with bands of formalized foliage in cobalt blue, green and aubergine/manganese. The broad central band has scrolling tendrils reserved with florets in green and manganese, and further reserved with a pharmacy badge.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.359
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Domenego da Venezia
ca. 1550-1570
Object number: G83.1.378