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Bronze mortar in chalice form with stipple design, and pestle, 1850

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0016

Abstract

Bronze mortar and pestle. Mortar is chalice form and has stipple design (dot) engraving between horizontal engraved lines. Double pestle has engraved lines and is banded in center. Mortar is 2 3/16" height and 2 5/16" diameter. Pestle is 2 14/16" length.

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

.75 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter: 6.6cm, 5.7cm (2.57in, 2.22in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 7.7cm, 1.6cm (3in, 0.62in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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