Description
A 16th century Montelupo maiolica albarello, circa 1530-40
of slightly waisted cylindrical form decorated with a scroll label inscribed 'DiANBRA' (made from Ambergris) above an urn and with resist daisy heads and incised scrolling showing the white tin-glaze beneath
17.5cm high
Literature: see Rudolf E. A. Drey, ''Apothecary Jars'', (London, 1978),...