Albarello with Two Rabbits
Unknown Artist
1300s
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Dimensions
22.3 × 9.9 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen
Accession Number
1943.276
About this artwork
This albarello, a cylindrical jar used to store dry medicinal herbs, exemplifies the wares of Paterna, near Valencia. Its decoration is dominated by the crest of the Luna family, Lords of Paterna, under which two rabbits are shown nibbling on a grapevine. These vessels were commonly used in spice stores and hospital pharmacies.