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Albarello (drug jar) with the martyrdom of St. Sebastian

CultureItalian
OriginPalermo, Sicily, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1600-1650
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Sicilian albarello of waisted cylindrical shape, decorated with an oval panel showing the martyrdom of St. Sebastian within an 'egg and dart' border in ochre reserved on a blue ground. It is painted with military trophies in black and yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.374
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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