Maiolica drug-jar (albarello)
Abstract
A pharmacy jar or albarello in maiolica, it is basically cylindrical in shape and slightly waisted. It is narrowed at the foot and at the neck with an everted rim. It is decorated with floral motifs in blue and is inscribed: COMM 7 or (s), in the centre. It possibly contained dry ground or powdered cumin. The decoration is similar to that found on 15th century Spanish imports. Italian, Faenza or Venice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Art and Architecture Studies
History of Medicine Studies
Historical Studies of Medieval Iberia
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset