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Albarello (drug jar) with female Saint

CultureItalian
OriginPalermo, Sicily, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1600-1650
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Sicilian albarello of waisted cylindrical shape, decorated with an oval panel. The central panel showing a figure of a female saint.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.375
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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