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Albarelo
Albarelo
Albarelo
DepartmentLatin America

Albarelo

NameVase
CultureMexican
DateMid to late 18th century
Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America
MediumEarthenware with tin glaze and cobalt in-glaze
DimensionsHeight: 10 1/16 in. (25.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.40
Object numberA.1969.45.40
Collections
DescriptionLip encircled with dark blue band, foliated band around top and bottom. Main body of vessel decorated on one side with bird and the other with hare and bird. Execptionally fine freehand painting of traditional Spanish elements, hares, birds and foliage but composition reflects Chinese influence. Rich blue coloring and excellent white glazed ground.
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Artist unrecorded
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