Small white marble mortar

SMG00201395

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SMG00201395
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Small white marble mortar, octagonal top rim is brass bound, and inlaid with mother of pearl, European, possibly English, 1501-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665002
Materials:
marble, mother of pearl and brass
Measurements:
height 37 mm
rim: width 78 mm
base: width 37 mm
type:
mortars