Albarello

c. 1400–1420
Overall: 30.7 x 11.5 cm (12 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
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An albarello is a type of pharmacy jar for dried medicinal herbs. The geometric ornament was inspired by contemporary Islamic designs in Muslim-occupied Spain.
Albarello

Albarello

c. 1400–1420

Spain, Manises, 15th century

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