Decorative arts
Apothecary Jar
- Date
- ca. 1650
- Accession number
- 2010.6.5
- Maker
- Unknown, French (Nevers), 17th Century(Opens in new tab) (French, 1600–1699)
- Dimensions
- height: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) diameter: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware
- Description
- This medicinal jar shows ornamental motifs possibly inspired by Middle Eastern ware on top and an oriental-influenced landscape decoration at the bottom.
- 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)
