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Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century

$5,630.37
£4,189.77
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CA$7,693.48
A$8,673.14
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Bronze mortar with garlands, flowers and putti - Tuscany , second half of 17th century. Measures: height 10 diameter : 13 cm Artisans and healers used mortars for grinding food, dyes and drugs. The rich friezes on this bronze mortar suggest that it had a ceremonial, rather than merely functional purpose.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Forged,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. one of the handles has been reinforced.
  • Seller Location:
    Bruxelles, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6666231440632

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