Solid stone mortar with flat circular base

Made:
1501-1800

Solid stone mortar with flat circular base, convex sides and 4 conical lugs, striated decoration, probably European, 1501-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658908
Materials:
stone
Measurements:
overall: 130 mm 205 mm, 6.06 kg
base: 110 mm,
type:
mortars

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