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Maiolica: Apothecary jar (albarello)

late 15th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 950

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Maiolica: Apothecary jar (albarello)
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Culture: Italian (probably Naples)
  • Medium: Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
  • Dimensions: Height: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1138
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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