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Brass chalice shaped mortar with banded pestle, 1950

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0044

Abstract

Brass chalice shaped mortar with banded pestle 5 1/8" length. Mortar has engraved horizontal lines and geometric design on pedestal base and is 4 7/16" diameter. India circa 1950.

Dates

  • 1950

Conditions Governing Use

Images may be downloaded and/or used for non-commercial use with attribution. For any other purpose, please contact Creighton's University Archivist (archives@creighton.edu; 402.280.2216) to request permission. Whenever used, please credit "Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection, Special Collections, Creighton University."

Extent

.75 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter, Width at Handles: 10.9cm, 8.5cm (4.25in, 3.32in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 13.5cm, 3.3cm (5.27in, 1.29in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Creighton University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections Repository

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