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Bronze mortar in chalice form and pestle with band in center, 1850

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0011

Abstract

Bronze mortar in chalice form and pestle with band in center. Engraved horizontal lines in mortar with vertical etched decor. Mortar is 4 13/16" height and 4 3/16" diameter and pestle is 8" 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: 12cm, 10.5cm (4.68in, 4.1in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 20.64cm, 3.35cm (8.05in, 1.31in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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