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Pharmacy Jar (Albarello)
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Storage jars that lined the shelves of Renaissance pharmacies often held medicinal herbs, spices, and ointments. Their shape made them easy to grasp while the flared lip allowed apothecaries to seal off the contents with parchment or cloth secured by a string. A scroll on the back of this vessel indicates that it may have once held a peony compound.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Florentine region, Cafaggiolo |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1475–80 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Florentine region, Cafaggiolo |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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