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Bronze mortar and pestle, 1 from set of 3, 1875

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0038.0001

Abstract

Three bronze mortars of bucket form with double handles with bands in center of mortars and banded pestles approximately 3 1/8" length. Mortars are 2" height and 1 3/4" diameter. 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

.5 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter, Width at Handles: 4.5cm, 4.45cm, 5.5cm (1.76in, 1.74in, 1.76in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 7.8cm, 1.95cm (3.04in, 0.76in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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