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Pharmacy jar for savin
(c. 1541)
Medium
earthenware (maiolica)
Measurements
25.8 × 23.7 × 20.1 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1939
© Public Domain
Gallery location
16th & 17th Century Gallery - Painting and Sculpture
Mezzanine linked to Level 1, NGV International
About this work
This jar bearing the arms of an unidentified Tuscan noble family (possibly the Aldobrandini di Lippi) is one of a group of six known to possess the same armorial. The ‘Persian palmette’ ornament that covers the body of the jar is derived from Islamic textile designs. ‘Savina’ refers to the shrub savin (Juniperus sabina). The shoots were used to prepare stimulants and could also be used as an abortive.
Artwork Details
Accession Number
3867-D3
Department
International Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited