Bell-shaped bronze mortar

Made:
1651-1700
Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flat out-turned base and flaring rim

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Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flat out-turned base and flaring rim
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Bell-shaped bronze mortar, flat out-turned base and flaring rim, slightly convex body, 4 grotesque masks alternate with 4 bulbous moulded ribs, Spanish or Portuguese, second half 17th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604703
Materials:
bronze
type:
mortars