Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle

Item Details

An antique brass mortar and pestle. The vessel features a flared lip with simple ring ornamentation and two square handles on diamond-shaped bosses. Also included is a double-headed pestle with simple coordinating ring decoration.

1938.0394

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

Consistent with age; minor markings and wear throughout

Item #

17COL077-322