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See Rudolf E.A. Drey, Apothecary Jars, London, 1978, p. 55, pl. 21D for a Castel Durante albarello of similar decoration located in The Hague, Gemeentemuseum.
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DATED 1547, ONE WITH BLACK PAINTED 453. AND INCISED H2/10, THE OTHER WITH BLACK PAINTED 454. AND INCISED H2/7 TO THE UNDERSIDE
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN (CASTEL DURANTE) MAIOLICA ALBARELLI
DATED 1547, ONE WITH BLACK PAINTED 453. AND INCISED H2/10, THE OTHER WITH BLACK PAINTED 454. AND INCISED H2/7 TO THE UNDERSIDE
Labeled for 'Ello De Gentiana' and 'Trifera Ma Co Opio' within foliate wreaths, the labels surmounted by military trophies and above the pharmacy label of ST surmounted by a cross, both dated 1547 on the reverse, the first inscribed D.M. and dated 1547 above the label
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high, the slightly taller (2)
DATED 1547, ONE WITH BLACK PAINTED 453. AND INCISED H2/10, THE OTHER WITH BLACK PAINTED 454. AND INCISED H2/7 TO THE UNDERSIDE
Labeled for 'Ello De Gentiana' and 'Trifera Ma Co Opio' within foliate wreaths, the labels surmounted by military trophies and above the pharmacy label of ST surmounted by a cross, both dated 1547 on the reverse, the first inscribed D.M. and dated 1547 above the label
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high, the slightly taller (2)