Drug Vase
1375-1400 (made)
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Imported Spanish lustreware of the 15th century was far more sophisticated than any ceramics produced in Italy at that time. Although relatively expensive, demand for these wares outstripped supply. From about 1450, Italian potters copied decorative motifs and shapes from Valencian imports.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in cobalt |
| Brief description | Drug jar (albarello), tin-glazed earthenware, painted in cobalt, Spain, Manises (Valencia), 1375-1400 |
| Physical description | Jar, earthenware, of albarello-form, covered with a tin-opacified lead glaze and painted in blue with a design imitating Arabic calligraphy. |
| Gallery label | Drug jar (albarello) with designs imitating Arabic calligraphy
Spain, Manises (Valencia), 1375-1400
Museum no. 488-1864 |
| Summary | Imported Spanish lustreware of the 15th century was far more sophisticated than any ceramics produced in Italy at that time. Although relatively expensive, demand for these wares outstripped supply. From about 1450, Italian potters copied decorative motifs and shapes from Valencian imports. |
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| Accession number | 488-1864 |
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| Record created | October 24, 2003 |
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