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Albarello

Maker Unknown, Italian (Sicily?), 16th Century

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Date1500-1564

Mediumtin-glazed earthenware

Dimensionsheight: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm.) diameter: 5 in. (12.7 cm.)

DescriptionThis object was originally used as a pharmacist's jar meant to hold dried herbs or medicinal compounds.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of MaryLou Boone

Status

On view

Object number2010.6.1

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