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Maiolica. Pharmacy Jar. Unknown maker, probably Florence. Albarello, with sloping shoulders, cylindrical neck with slightly everted rim, and, on one side, a small strap handle. Round the sides between horizontal bands, is a broad zone of geometrical ornament comprising debased Kufic, knots and cross-hatched rectangular and irregular shapes. On the shoulder and round the lower part of the jar there are groups of vertical strokes alternating with stylised plants; on the neck, trellis pattern between horizontal bands. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides, the interior now pale beige; base unglazed. Painted in blue. Height, whole, 24.5 cm, diameter, rim, 11.2 cm, diameter, base, 11.4 cm, width, whole, 16.0 cm, circa 1440-1460. Renaissance.
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