An Italian maiolica albarello, mid 18th century
Attributed to the Rossetti factory in Turin, painted with a figural group, flower sprays and an inscription 'Hosp. Mai. Char. Civ.Nov', above the drug label, 18cm high
Sold for
£562
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The inscription on this jar is abbreviated from the full name 'Hospitalis Maioris Charitatis Cicitatis Novariae' and this means it was made for the Ospedale Maggiore della Carita at Novara.
A similar covered jar from the same set is illustrated by Rudolf Drey, Apothocary jars (1978), p.81, pl.36c
Category: Decorative Arts / General Ceramics and Glass
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