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Bronze bucket shaped mortar with pedestal and double knob shaped handles and has engraved horizontal lines in body, 1900

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0028

Abstract

Bronze bucket shaped mortar with pedestal and double knob shaped handles and has engraved horizontal lines in body. 5" height and 5 3/8" diameter and double pestle is banded in center and is 9 3/4" length. Eurpean circa 1900.

Dates

  • 1900

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

1.25 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter, Width at Handles: 12.8cm, 13.81cm, 15.55cm (4.99in, 5.39in, 4.99in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 25.24cm, 4.8cm (9.84in, 1.87in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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