Large bell-shaped mortar with decorative motifs around body

Made:
1656 in England
Large bell-shaped mortar with decorative motifs around body

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Large bell-shaped mortar with decorative motifs around body
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Large bell-shaped mortar with decorative motifs around body, inscribed Richard Hamson, possibly the maker, probably English, 1656

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658813
Materials:
brass
type:
mortars