Details
- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Hairline crackled glaze and age appropriate glaze wear around rim Hairline crackled glaze and age appropriate glaze wear around rim less
- Description
- Antique Spanish pharmacy jars, called “albarelos”, were made for storing herbs and other substances used in making traditional medicines in … more Antique Spanish pharmacy jars, called “albarelos”, were made for storing herbs and other substances used in making traditional medicines in early apothecaries and pharmacies. Most often these pharmacies were convents and monasteries and the albarelos were decorated with crests or coat-of-arms associated with the various religious orders. The jars were formed with the center tapered to allow for a secure grip when handling the jar and would have been covered paper or parchment and tied with a string. Occasionally they have a coordinating terra cotta lid. They are impressive displayed in collections and an image of a collection is included. less
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