Decorative arts
Chevrette
- Date
- ca. 1630
- Accession number
- 2010.6.3
- Maker
- Unknown, French (Lyons), 17th Century(Opens in new tab) (French, 1600–1699)
- Dimensions
- 8 1/2 x 8 in. (21.6 x 20.3 cm.)
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware
- Description
- This short-necked jug was originally used in apothecary shops to store syrups, oils, and other liquid medications that could be easily dispensed from the spout.
- Credit
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of MaryLou Boone
- Department
- European Art
- Find out more
- View in the Art Museum catalog(Opens in new tab)
