Bronze bell-shaped mortar

Made:
1627-1685 in Somerford Keynes and Burford
Bronze bell-shaped mortar

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Bronze bell-shaped mortar, base convex through use, moulded bands above and below waist, 4 lions passant, England

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604349
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
height 121 mm
rim: diameter 149 mm
base: diameter 113 mm
type:
mortars

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