small cylindrical bronze mortar

Made:
1501-1800 in Iran

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Small cylindrical bronze mortar, decorated with figure panels around outside, slightly out-turned rim and foot, Persian, 1501-1800

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Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Object Number:
A23205
type:
mortar, pharmacy (preparation) mortar, pharmacy (preparation)
credit:
Foster

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