Albarello

c. 1400-1420

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

An <em>albarello</em> is a type of pharmacy jar for dried medicinal herbs. The geometric ornament was inspired by contemporary Islamic designs in Muslim-occupied Spain.

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Title: Albarello
Date Created: c. 1400-1420
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 30.7 x 11.5 cm (12 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Provenance: (R. Stora & Co., New York).
Type: Ceramic
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.287
Medium: tin-glazed earthenware, brown lustre
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Spain, Manises, 15th century
Credit Line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Collection: MED - Gothic
Accession Number: 1953.287

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