Post-Medieval — 17th century
Bell-mortar
This bronze mortar is decorated with two fleur-de-lys. Small mortars like this were used by apothecaries for making medicines, mixing and diluting powders, making emulsions and shaping pills. Larger mortars were for grinding herbs and drugs in bulk.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 18453
- Object name:
- Bell-mortar
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- Production date:
- 17th century
- Material:
copper alloy, bronze
- Measurements/duration:
- H 111 mm, DM (base) 105 mm, DM (rim) 140 mm, H 109 mm, DM 137 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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