albarello
- Museum number
- 1958,1001.1
- Description
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Albarello with slightly convex sides. Earthenware covered on exterior with presumed tin glaze and painted either side with a garland enclosing a head-and-shoulders on a yellow ground. The rest of the surface covered with flowers and trophies of arms on a blue ground. Interior has a grey-white, presumed tin glaze.
- Production date
- 1600-1650 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 13.70 centimetres (base)
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Height: 24 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Bibliography: Donatone 1983a pl 40.
- Location
- On display (G1/wp178)
- Acquisition date
- 1958
- Acquisition notes
- This item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45. The British Museum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1958,1001.1
