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Omeka ID 3262
Castell Formós
Medieval

albahaquero (basil pot)

MN 445

Object type
albahaquero (basil pot)
Production date
1350 / 1413
Fabric
Manises – Paterna
Museum
Museu de la Noguera
Culture
Medieval
Discovery location
Castell Formós
Materials
pottery
Township
Balaguer
Technique
alicatado
Where is it?
Exposició permanent
Dimensions
285 x 240 x 9
Description
Fragment of a ceramic basil pot which, on the rim, displays the characteristic circles that alternate with merlons. Outside, on the tin varnish, the reflective metallic decoration represents the lozenge coat of arms of Count Pere II of Urgell, surrounded by a geometric and vegetable motif, circles, small spirals and parallel lines, knots with four and five loops and encircled trefoils. Basil pots were large containers for basil, an aromatic plant that was used as seasoning and mosquito repellent.