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Hispano-Moresque albarello - CB.555
Origin: Manises, Valencia, Spain
Circa: 16
th
Century AD
to 18
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
12.0" (30.5cm) high
x 5.51" (14.0cm) wide
x 5.51" (14.0cm) depth
Collection: Islamic Art
Style: Hispano-Moresque
Additional Information: K
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
Typical earthenware albarello jar of a
cylindrical body on a short narrow
base, cylindrical neck ending in a
slightly everted rim, decorated by a
motif of alternating vine leafs in a
vivid blue and copper lustre.
The shape is widely documented and
most commonly used for the storage
of pharmaceutical substances, such
as medicinal herbs.
- (CB.555)
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