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Albarello with Two Rabbits
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About this work
This albarello, a cylindrical jar used to store dry medicinal herbs, exemplifies the wares of Paterna, near Valencia. Its decoration is dominated by the crest of the Luna family, Lords of Paterna, under which two rabbits are shown nibbling on a grapevine. These vessels were commonly used in spice stores and hospital pharmacies.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineAlbarello with Two Rabbits, 1300s. Spain, Paterna, 14th century. Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica); overall: 22.3 x 9.9 cm (8 3/4 x 3 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen, 1943.276
