Albarello (drug jar) with badge
CultureItalian
OriginFlorence, Tuscany, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1450-1500
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
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: Giunta di Tugio
c.1420-1450
Object number: G83.1.358
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
1549
Object number: G83.1.353a-b
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
c.1550
Object number: G83.1.354a-b
