Albarello
![Blue-and-white faience albarello with Pseudo-Kufic designs, Tuscany, 2nd half of 15th century.](/Images/godic/202412/18/Blue_and_white_faience_albarello_with_designs_derived_from_Kufic_script_Toscane_2nd_half_15th_century1149.jpg")
An albarello (plural: albarelli) is a type of maiolica earthenware jar, originally a medicinal jar designed to hold apothecaries' ointments and dry drugs. The development of this type of pharmacy jar had its roots in the Middle East during the time of the Islamic conquests.