Medieval period medicine pot in Europe
It is a medicine jar (Albarello) used to hold wax ointments. The canister is in the collection of the Medical Museum of the Jaguellón University School of Medicine in Krakow. A medicine pot (Albarello) is a hollow ceramic vessel commonly used to store medicines, especially in medieval Europe. They are usually beautifully decorated with a variety of painted patterns. The design of this jar makes it easy to take out the ointment from above, while preventing the medicine from getting damp and deteriorating.
Mayolinca Potion - Hunter Museum in Limerick
It is a Majorica medicine jar from the 16th century in Italy, currently housed in the Hunter Museum in Limerick. The medicine jar is made of Majorica material, equipped with a pair of gorgeous handles shaped like seahorses and a short nozzle. The jar is decorated with the emblem of the Franciscan Order, surrounded by patterns of fruits and flowers. The back is decorated with stylized pine cones, which are in the form of Persian palm leaves. Majorica is a type of pottery that was very popular during the Italian Renaissance, known for its exquisite decoration and colors. It showcases the artistic style and aesthetic taste of that time.
Maiolica Medicine Jar - Hunter Museum in Limerick, Ireland
Also known as albarello, it is a ceramic container with a long history. Made of Maiolica material, it has a cylindrical shape with a slightly contracted waist, gradually narrowing at the bottom and neck, and curling outward at the mouth. The decoration is very exquisite, with blue as the main color tone and various floral patterns painted. The central position is engraved with the inscription "COMM7", which is related to the purpose or contents of the medicine jar. The decorative style is similar to the medicine cans imported from Spain in the 15th century, indicating that it may have been influenced by trade and cultural exchanges at that time. The Hunter Museum in Limerick, Ireland, is a precious heritage of ceramic art and decorative art.
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