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Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar or albarello)
1725-1745
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Italy; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1969.1523
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1523
Object Name
Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar or albarello)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Italy; Europe
Date
1725-1745
Subject(s)
- Medical
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
8.307 (H) x 6.457 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.1 (H) x 16.4 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Mallet, John V. G. 1981 The John Philip Kassebaum Collection. 1.
• 18th century drug jar illustrating form, South Italy possibly Vietri: p. 99, no. 104Catalogue: Bonhams (auction catalogue).
• Somewhat similar form blue and white (buildings) "albarello": London, December 9, 2009, lot 31A, Abruzzi, Itali, 18th century.