Dragon-handled syrup jar (orciolo) with the arms of the Dominican Order, from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in Florence

Maker

Italy (Montelupo) 17th century
1600-1699

Title

Dragon-handled syrup jar (orciolo) with the arms of the Dominican Order, from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in Florence

Date of Production

circa 1620

Medium

tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Height: 34 cm
Diameter: 14.5 cm

Accession Number

O.1966.GP.247

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Location

Not currently on display

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Provenance

The pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella, Florence; probably acquired by Thomas Gambier Parry after 1875

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