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Brass mortar and pestle, 1 from set of 2, 1875

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0035.0001

Abstract

Two brass mortars and pestles. Inverted bell shaped with small pedestal base. Approximately 3 1/2" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestles are 7 1/8" length. European circa 1875.

Dates

  • 1875

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

.8 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter: 7.5cm, 11.3cm (2.93in, 4.41in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 18.56cm, 3.8cm (7.24in, 1.48in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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