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Bronze mortar

Description

A bronze mortar, dated 1581, with two handles and with seven slightly raised rings around the body. Central floral band. Inscribed below the lip PETRUS VANDEN GHEIN ME FECIT MDLXXXI [cross] M [cross]. Two handles with foliate decoration. Pestle has knob and central leading-ring.

  • Measurements

  • Height

    105 mm

  • Diameter

    130 mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    PETRUS VANDEN GHEIN ME FECIT MDLXXXI [cross] M [cross],

  • Place made

    Netherlands - Mechlin

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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