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Brass mortar on pedestal base with panels that has chased Arabic script, 1960

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0019

Abstract

Brass mortar on pedestal base with panels that has chased Arabic script. 2 3/4" height and 2 5/16" diameter and banded and engraved lines pestle in 4 7/16" length. India origin circa 1960.

Dates

  • 1960

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

.5 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter: 6.75cm, 6.65cm (2.63in, 2.59in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 12.2cm, 1.9cm (4.76in, 0.74in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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