Mortar
Artist/Culture
Italian
Date15th–17th century
Mediumcast bronze
Dimensions8.3 x 11.4 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1919.44
DescriptionSlight flared base and lip, body has five bearded heads separated by raised vertical bands. The bronze has cracked around one of the faces. The face looks like the Vernicle – or face of Christ on Veronica’s Veil. The presence of imagery makes this mortar different from others in the collection.ProvenancePhilip J. Gentner
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