VesselsItalian17th century
Mortar
1632
Description
Flared form with stepped foot. Band of applied graped leaves and bell flowers on lower third; mid section has acanthus leaves pointing downward with date on one side "16 (leaf) 32". Top section has inscription, "MALLARDOBANDERE T.D RVVA(diamond)APERTIENDANOBLE.FRANCOI...". Handles are cast female herms with drapery at waist and headdresses.
Dimensions
15.4 x 17.78 x 21.91 cm (6 1/16 x 7 x 8 5/8 in.)
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