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About this object

  • ID:

    FER97[1074]<3926>

  • Production date:

    Late Medieval; 14th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • This is one of a group of albarellos or jars found in a chalk-lined cesspit on an archaeological site on Fenchurch Street. These jars were made in Syria and probably traded through Italy. They are made of 'fritware' (a type of fine, white pottery) and decoration includes chequered, floral and panel designs. They would have been purchased in London for their contents - medicinal herbs and spices - rather than for their appearance. English doctors studied the works of great Arab medical authorities such as Avicenna and Averroes. Many spices and drugs were thought to have healing qualities. They were traded and stored in special jars like these.

  • Measurements

    H 160 mm; DM 113 mm (overall)

  • Materials

    ceramic

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-18

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    molas

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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