Accession No

1298

Brief Description

mortar; 16th - 17th century

Origin

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1500

Latest Date

1700

Inscription Date

Material

metal (bronze or brass)

Dimensions

height 101mm; maximum diameter (neck) 115mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Likely purchased by A. R. Hall from Mr. R. T. Clough in 1953.

Inscription

Description Notes

Copper alloy (brass or bronze?) mortar; flared rim; slightly tapering body; flared foot. 2 square handles. Lion’s head in relief on both sides.

Condition good; complete.

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