Very large bell shaped bronze mortar

Made:
1648
Very large bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared and inscribed rim

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Very large bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared and inscribed rim
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Very large bell-shaped bronze mortar, flared and inscribed rim, flared foot and flat base, 2 rounded handles, decorated, Swiss (?), German (?), 1648

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604559
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall: 175 mm x 220 mm x 202 mm, 9.2 kg
type:
mortars