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Albarello
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About this work
An albarello is a type of pharmacy jar for dried medicinal herbs. The geometric ornament was inspired by contemporary Islamic designs in Muslim-occupied Spain.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineAlbarello, c. 1400–1420. Spain, Manises, 15th century. Tin-glazed earthenware, brown lustre; overall: 30.7 x 11.5 cm (12 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1953.287
