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Bronze mortar and pestle with mortar having horizontal engraved lines and pedestal base, 1850

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0008

Abstract

Bronze mortar and pestle with mortar having horizontal engraved lines and pedestal base. Mortar is 3 5/8" height and 5 7/8" diameter and banded pestle is 7 1/4" length. European circa 1850.

Dates

  • 1850

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 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter: 9cm, 13.81cm (3.51in, 5.39in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 18.89cm, 3.5cm (7.37in, 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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