Bronze mortar with smooth concave sides

Made:
1500-1650

Bronze mortar with smooth concave sides, flared rim and foot, 2 rounded handles, maulded rings, double-ended pestle, English, 1500-1650

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604218
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall (mortar): 153 mm x 232 mm, 182 mm, 6.032 kg
overall (pestle): 230 mm x 40 mm, 0.958 kg
type:
mortars and pestles