Albarello Drug Jar, Castelli or Naples, 18th Century | |||||||||||
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| Inventory Number: | 48896 | ||||||||||
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| Place Created: | Castelli Abruzzo Italy Europe |
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| Brief Description: | Polychrome jar decorated with the coat of arms of the Dominican order surrounded by the head of a cherub and leaves and flowers. Inscription reads "V. BASILICI MIOR" | ||||||||||
| Primary Inscriptions: | "V. BASILICI MIOR" [that is unguentum basilic minoris, an ointment made from Burgundy pitch, wax, olive oil, and other ingredients, used to promote healing of wounds].
On paper label at the base "Abruzzi" | ||||||||||
| Provenance: | Not ascertained. | ||||||||||
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| Material(s): |
Glazed earthenware | ||||||||||
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