Maiolica pharmacy jar

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18947440
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Abstract

A maiolica jar with a pair of applied, ornate handles in the shape of sea-horses and a short spout. The body of the jar bears the arms of the Order of St Francis (Franciscans) surrounded by fruit and floral decoration. The reverse is decorated with stylized pinecones, a form of the Persian palmette. The jar may have contained syrup, oil or medicated waters. Italian.

Fields of Study & Subjects

History of Medicine Studies History of Science and Medicine Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
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