Roman mortar

Made:
101-200 CE in Roman Empire
maker:
Unknown
Roman mortar

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Coarse buff coloured terracotta mortar, with thick hoked rim and pouring spout, found in Cheapside, London, Roman, 100-200

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A191056
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
incl. spout: diameter 260 mm
base: diameter 97 mm
depth 87 mm
type:
mortar
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)