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Albarello (drug jar) with peacock-feather's eye pattern

CultureItalian
Possible OriginFaenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1480-1500
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 30.5 x 13 cm (12 x 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionFaenza albarello 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 Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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