Mortarium, Roman, 1st or 2nd century AD.

Made:
1-200 CE
Mortarium, Roman, 1st or 2nd century AD.

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Mortarium, Roman, 1st or 2nd century AD.
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Mortarium, Roman, 1st or 2nd century AD.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A660039
Materials:
pottery
Measurements:
height 75 mm
diameter 33 mm
type:
mortariums

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