Bell-shaped bronze mortar

Made:
1617 in England
Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared rim, flat base

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Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared rim, flat base
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Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared rim, flat base, 2 squared handles, inscribed with the words 'HENRY : MAYO : REBCCA : HIS : WIF : 1617', England, 1617

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604236
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall: 124 mm x 175 mm 161 mm, 5.15 kg
type:
mortar