VesselsItalian15th-16th century

Mortar

15th-16th century

Description

Cylindrical form with stepped foot and rim. Applied regular wedge shapes teminating in leaves(?) on body. Rim has narrow frieze of scrolls and florettes. Cast handles in the form of seated lions on brackets.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Metal

Culture

Italian

Century

15th-16th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

13.97 x 17.78 x 24.77 cm (5 1/2 x 7 x 9 3/4 in.)

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