Pharmacy jar with the Abduction of Prosperina
Maker
(ceramicist)
1700-1799
Formerly attributed to
Guidobono or Valente Factory (ceramicist)
late 17th, early 18th century (Life dates)
1700-1799
Formerly attributed to
Guidobono or Valente Factory (ceramicist)
late 17th, early 18th century (Life dates)
Title
Pharmacy jar with the Abduction of Prosperina
Date of Production
Before 1738
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Height: 41 cm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.125
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
On display
Keywords
Label Text
The coastal town of Savona in Liguria, northern Italy was famed for its sumptuous blue and white pottery. This imitated both the decoration on Chinese porcelain and the shapes of precious silverware.
Provenance
Purchased by Thomas Gambier Parry between 1860 and 1875
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