Drug Jar (Albarello)

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Drug Jar (Albarello)

c. 1500-1525

Artist/maker unknown, Italian

Imported Spanish pottery had significant influence on the decoration of Italian wares, but by the early sixteenth century maiolica painters made use of even more diverse sources. The designs on this jar were informed by examples of blue and white ceramics from the Middle East and China, brought to Italy through sophisticated trade networks.

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Object Details

Title:

Drug Jar (Albarello)

Date:

c. 1500-1525

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Italian

Medium:

Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)

Dimensions:

7 1/4 × 5 inches (18.4 × 12.7 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1998

Accession Number:

1998-176-10

Geography:

Made in Faenza, Italy, Europe or made in Venice, Italy, Europe

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