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Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large
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Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

18th century
For Sale by Artsonline
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Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Brief Description:

This is an incredible 18th/19th-century Italian Majolica Wet Drug Jar, painted in wonderful polychrome colours of yellows, blues, browns and whites.

It is a large, impressive piece, and just one of two examples that we purchased from a private homeowner.

Attributes:

Italian

Majolica

Circa: 18th/19th-century

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall good original condition, other than the chips and marks to the glaze - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 7.5'' | 9 cm

Width: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

Depth: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.1cm (4.37")
Depth
11.1cm (4.37")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Italian Majolica Albarello Jar to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195159
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Description
Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Brief Description:

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This is an incredible 18th/19th-century Italian Majolica Wet Drug Jar, painted in wonderful polychrome colours of yellows, blues, browns and whites.
Artsonline
fig 1. A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
fig 1. Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

It is a large, impressive piece, and just one of two examples that we purchased from a private homeowner.

Attributes:

Italian

Majolica

Circa: 18th/19th-century

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall good original condition, other than the chips and marks to the glaze - see images.

fig 2. A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
fig 2. Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 7.5'' | 9 cm

Width: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

Depth: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 3. A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
fig 3. Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 4. A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
fig 4. Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 5. A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
fig 5. Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-007486-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.1cm (4.37")
Depth
11.1cm (4.37")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Italian Majolica Albarello Jar to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195159
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Archive I A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.

Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large

Archive II A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View II
Archive III A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View III
Archive IV A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View IV
Archive V A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View V
Archive VI A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View VI
Archive VII A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View VII
Archive VIII A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View VIII
Archive IX A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View IX
Archive X A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View X
Archive XI A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View XI
Archive XII A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View XII
Archive XIII A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif. View XIII
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A waisted cylindrical tin-glazed majolica albarello jar decorated in yellow, blue, and dark brown hand-painted pigments featuring a central winged figure motif.
Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience Large
Ref: SA1195159
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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialEarthenware, Tin Glaze
  • ColourYellow & Blue
  • MotifsWaisted cylindrical profile, Central figure medallion, Radiating ray borders, Polychrome banding
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 11.1 cm (4 in) x D 11.1 cm (4 in)

This Italian Baroque apothecary jar is an 18th or 19th-century earthenware albarello with a tin glaze. The waisted cylindrical profile displays polychrome banding in yellow and blue, alongside dark brown hand-painted pigments. A central winged figure medallion sits inside radiating ray borders, complemented by chips and marks to the glaze indicating its age. Measuring 19 cm high, 11.1 cm wide, and 11.1 cm deep, the jar stands as a striking example of faience pottery. Today, a piece of this type finds a natural home on a bookshelf or within a specialized display collection. The earthenware construction and detailed hand-painted design bring historical character to interior spaces, serving as a distinct decorative accent. Collectors of early ceramics and pharmacy jars can place the vessel securely among books or upon display shelving to highlight the painted motifs and traditional form.

FAQs

An albarello is a specific type of tin-glazed earthenware jar originally designed to hold medicinal ointments, herbs, and apothecary preparations, featuring a waisted cylindrical shape developed to facilitate handling on pharmacy shelves.

Italian majolica is crafted from earthenware clay fired with an opaque white tin glaze, which provides a canvas for hand-painted polychrome decoration using metal oxide pigments prior to a final firing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit characteristic tin-glaze crazing, exposed earthenware clay at unglazed rims or footings, hand-painted brushwork variations, and surface wear around stress points like rims and bases.

An albarello can be displayed as a standalone decorative accent on a bookshelf, placed on a sideboard top alongside contemporary ceramics, or positioned as a focal point on a mantelpiece.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid submersion, harsh detergents, or abrasive chemicals that could penetrate glaze fractures or damage polychrome enamels.
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