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Tuscan Mannerist bronze Mortaretto d'allegrezza from the 17th century

XVII Century

$662.57
£500.92
€560
CA$926.43
A$1,012.49
CHF 532.80
MX$12,127.06
NOK 6,705.85
SEK 6,263
DKK 4,266.34

About the Item

Decorated with a cartouche on which the family coat of arms was probably engraved, this interesting small bronze object is a "cheer mortar" (also called a "mascolo" or "mastio" of cheer). As reported by the Italian Military Dictionary, Volume 3, p. 89, 1883 "is an instrument in the shape of a small mortar which is loaded with powder and fired on occasions of solemnity and merriment."
  • Creation Year:
    XVII Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
    Mannerist
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Florence, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1240216241322

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