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Hispano-Moresque albarello - CB.567
Origin: Spain
Circa: 1870 BC to 1910 AD

Collection: Islamic Art
Style: Hispano-Moresque

Additional Information: Hong Kong

Location: Great Britain

Description

Typical earthenware albarello jar of a cylindrical body on a short narrow base, sharp projecting shoulder, cylindrical neck ending in a slightly everted rim, neatly and tightly decorated by a motif of alternating heart-shaped leafs in a vivid blue and copper brownish lustre. The shape is widely documented and most commonly used for the storage of pharmaceutical substances, such as medicinal herbs - (CB.567)

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