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Mortar
1650-1800
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
India; Asia
Materials
- Ivory (elephant)
Museum Object Number
1960.0959 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.0959 A
Object Name
Mortar
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
India; Asia
Origin Notes
Origin possibly India/nearby territories for Portuguese colonial trade and use. Previous origin thought to be Europe. [AWagner 9/2022]
Date
1650-1800
Subject(s)
- Medical
- Pharmacy
Materials
- Ivory (elephant)
Techniques
- Turned
Dimensions (inches)
8.1 (H) x 4.1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.5 (H) x 10.4 (Diam)