Mortar
15th century (made)
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This conical shaped mortar is decorated with symmetrically disposed panels containing a lion flanked by two hares, and two birds with foliate scroll, two separate panels with a vase of flowers on either side.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Leaded bronze |
| Brief description | Leaded bronze mortar embossed with animals and foliage, Italian, 16th century |
| Physical description | Leaded bronze. Conical mortar with projecting rim, recessed lip and semi-circular ribbed loop handle. The body is decorated with symmetrically disposed panels containing a lion flanked by two hares (affronted), and two birds with foliate scroll; two separate panels with a vase of flowers on either side. The four outer panels fill the height of the body and rest on an astrgal that delineates the plain foot. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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| Summary | This conical shaped mortar is decorated with symmetrically disposed panels containing a lion flanked by two hares, and two birds with foliate scroll, two separate panels with a vase of flowers on either side. |
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| Accession number | M.24-1938 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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