Solid stone mortar with flat base and bulbous sides

SMG00204559

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SMG00204559
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Solid stone mortar with flat base and bulbous sides, 4 carved lugs, 2 in form of female heads, 2 as lions with rings in their mouths, European, 1401-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658808
Materials:
stone, marble
Measurements:
height 155 mm
max.: diameter 190 mm
type:
mortars