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LicenseEarthenware albarello, glazed, Syria, 12th century
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Earthenware albarello, glazed, Persian, 9th century
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Earthenware albarello, glazed, Syria, 12th century
The design of this Islamic drug jar is typical for the region in terms of size, shape and decoration – although they are very difficult to date because the style changed very little over time. The jar’s contents would have been protected using an age-old technique – a parchment or vellum cover tied with string. This jar was made in Persia – modern day Iran.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A42881
- Materials:
- earthenware (glazed)
- Measurements:
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overall: 287 mm x 165 mm, 1.882 kg
- type:
- drug jar
- credit:
- Kalebjian
