Bronze bell shaped mortar with pedestal base and flaring rim

Made:
1501-1800
Bronze bell shaped mortar with pedestal base and flaring rim

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Bronze bell shaped mortar with pedestal base and flaring rim
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Bronze bell shaped mortar with pedestal base and flaring rim, 2 circular loops with metal rings, shields with initials B.E.V., 2 winged mermaids (?), 2 prancing lions, Italian, 1501 to 1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604823
Materials:
bronze
type:
mortars
credit:
Sotheby's