National Museum of American History
Ell indo mia
ca 1500
This blue monochrome albarello is decorated with cobalt blue vines and leaves. The escroll in the center of the container is inscribed with gothic script that reads <i>Ell indo mia.</i> This jar possibly could have contained an electuary (or paste) of Indian major leaf.
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