VesselsItalian14th century

Mortar

14th century

Description

Slightly flared form with six protruding lancets; loop handle on one side.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Metal

Culture

Italian

Century

14th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

9.21 x 11.43 x 10.64 cm (3 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)

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