Post-Medieval — 16th century
Albarello drug jar
Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar of albarello form with waisted body and narrow, short pedestal foot, with bands and cross-hatching in blue. Apothecaries' vessels accounted for much of the Low Countries' output of tin-glazed pottery. Made in a huge range of sizes, the jars were sealed with a pig's bladder or a piece of parchment fastened with string. Thousands have been found in London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A23685
- Object name:
- Albarello drug jar
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 16th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware, tin-glazed earthenware, delftware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 68 mm, DM (max) 47 mm, DM (base) 41 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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