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Pharmacy Jar

Enameled earthenware pharmacy jar decorated in blue with an inscription "VNG. BASILICON" in foliate scrolled framing.
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  • Enameled earthenware pharmacy jar decorated in blue with an inscription "VNG. BASILICON" in foliate scrolled framing.

Date:

c. 1740

Artist:

Italy, probably Savona

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Pharmacy Jar

Place

Savona (Object made in)

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1735–1745

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

18.4 × 12.7 cm (7 1/4 × 5 in.); Diam.: 12.7 cm (5 in.)

Credit Line

Bought from Mr. Otto M. Wasserman. Decorative Arts Purchase Fund. Sale of items given by Guy Mitchell

Reference Number

1956.174

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