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Mortar

19th century
Not on view
This mortar is decorated with a frieze of grotesque masks and stylized palmettes under garlands; a band of acanthus leaves is under the rim. The lack of wear and the crude facture corroborate the late dating.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mortar
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Italian or German
  • Medium: Copper alloy with warm brown patina.
  • Dimensions: H. 9.7 cm, diam. 10.6 cm (rim)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1366
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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