Albarello (drug jar) with donkeys mating

Albarello (drug jar) with donkeys mating

CultureItalian

Possible OriginFaenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Possible OriginPesaro, The Marches, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Datec.1480-1500

MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 29.5 x 14 cm (11 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

MarkingsInscription of contents; 'Electuarium Diaphoenicum'

DescriptionFaenza albarello of waisted cylindrical shape, decorated with a shaped panel showing two donkeys in blue and ochre, reserved on a ground of 'gothic' foliage in manganese, blue and ochre.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.347

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

Collections

Status

On view

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