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Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle with horizontal lines engraved on mortar and pestle and mortar has two bands of engraved palmettes, 1850

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0013

Abstract

Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle with horizontal lines engraved on mortar and pestle and mortar has two bands of engraved palmettes. 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestle is 7 3/4" 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: 11.4cm, 10.6cm (4.45in, 4.13in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 20.3cm, 3.5cm (7.92in, 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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