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Bronze spool shaped with vertical spiked sides mortar that has engraved horizontal lines in body double banded pestle, 1850

 Item
Identifier: SC002.0030

Abstract

Bronze spool shaped with vertical spiked sides mortar that has engraved horizontal lines in body double banded pestle 6 7/8" length. Mortar is 3 7/8" height and 4 5/8" diameter and is of Middle Eastern origin 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

.75 Linear Feet ; Mortar Height, Diameter, Width at Handles: 9.9cm, 10.8cm, 11.2cm (3.86in, 4.21in, 3.86in) Pestle Length, Diameter: 17.14cm, 3.55cm (6.68in, 1.38in)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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