Cleveland Museum of Art

Albarello with Two Rabbits

Date

1300s

Medium

tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)

Culture

Spain, Paterna, 14th century

Department

Medieval Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

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.

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