Large bronze mortar

Made:
1607 in Netherlands
Large bronze mortar, flared foot and pedestal base

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Large bronze mortar, flared foot and pedestal base
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Large bronze mortar, flared foot and pedestal base, everted and inscribed rim, 2 rounded handles, 2 decorative friezes, Dutch (?) 1607

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604574
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
height 145 mm
rim: diameter 190 mm
foot: diameter 142 mm
max, approx: width 200 mm
type:
mortars

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