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VASE ALBARELLO [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Terra Cotta
DEF

A drug-jar for holding solid or viscous substances, but seldom liquids.

CONT

The albarello is more or less cylindrical in shape, but slightly waisted. It has a low foot, a shoulder, and a short neck. A flange around the rim of the grooved neck permits a parchment cover to be fastened with string.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Terres cuites
DEF

Vase cylindrique, à panse généralement concave et qui servait surtout à contenir drogues, baumes, ou onguents.

OBS

albarello : mot italien.

Spanish

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