Albarello, “Santal Rubr.”

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Albarello, “Santal Rubr.”

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.9.98

Description

Ceramic albarello decorated with floral vegetation and the Latin abbreviation, “Santal Rubr.” (Santalum Rubrum) [red sandalwood]

Category

drug jars
containers

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.9

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Time Period

17th Century

Place

County

Spain

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Jar

Height

10 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Exhibition

"Indications: Teresa Cervantes," Aug 15-Nov 29, 2025, Philadelphia, PA