Italian Maiolica Albarello Drug Jar
- Period
- 1660 - 1680
- Origin
- Italy, Faenza or Montelupo
- Dimensions
- W 4 1/2" diameter" × H 9 3/4"
- Reference
- #Marh2904
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
A finely potted Italian maiolica albarello drug jar, of cylindrical waisted form, decorated in blue on a white ground with birds perched among stylised foliage and trees, within double line borders. The decoration reflects the influence of imported Chinese porcelain on Italian ceramic design during the later 17th century, when blue and white became the dominant palette across Italian workshops.
