Large bell shaped bronze mortar

Made:
1650
Large bell shaped bronze mortar

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Large bell shaped bronze mortar
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Large bell shaped bronze mortar, flared and moulded rim with inscription, moulded foot rings and pedestal base, decorative frieze, Dutch (?), 1650

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604761
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
height 143 mm
rim: diameter 167 mm
foot: diameter 125 mm
type:
mortars