Albarello

Paris [75] Musée du Louvre

© Musée du Louvre, Anne Chauvet

This small earthenware albarello is characterized by its cylindrical shape and elegant curves. It was probably used as an ointment jar. Earthenware (white)

Where to find it

Paris [75] Musée du Louvre
99, rue de Rivoli
Palais du Louvre
75001 Paris

Commune of discovery

Paris 1

Locality

Louvre, Cour Napoléon

Type of intervention

Excavation

Year of excavation

1984 – 1986

Chief Scientist

Yves de Kisch, Pierre-Jean Trombetta

Inventory number

CN 7595

Scope

Daily life ➔ Care

Materials

Terracotta ➔ Ceramic

Chronological period

Modern period [1492 / 1789]

Dating the object

1600 – 1700

Dimensions

H. 4.8 cm, d. 4.4 cm,

To museum documentation

Read more