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Mortar and pestle

Mortar and pestle
 (16th century)

Medium
bronze
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Measurements
(1-2) 6.3 × 9.2 cm diameter (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
4055.1-2-D3
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Ornament, palmettes and swags of leaves.

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