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Bronze mortar with flared base and engraved horizontal lines and branded pestle, 1875

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0042

Abstract

Bronze mortar with flared base and engraved horizontal lines and branded pestle 4 3/8" length. Mortar is 2 3/8" height and 3 1/2" diameter. French 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: 5.8cm, 8.95cm (2.26in, 3.49in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 11.3cm, 1.8cm (4.41in, 0.7in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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