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Bronze cup-shaped mortar with fluted vertical lines and bark-like texture, 1900

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0017

Abstract

Bronze cup-shaped mortar with fluted vertical lines and bark-like texture. 4" height and 3 3/8" diameter and pestle is 6 1/2" length with band in center. Middle Eastern origin 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

.75 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter: 9.95cm, 8.05cm (3.88in, 3.14in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 16.66cm, 3.5cm (6.5in, 1.37in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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