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16th Cty, Miniature Octagonal Gothic Bronze Called "for Poisons"
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Small octagonal bronze mortar
Gothic period, 16th century
Superb patina from use, with dents and scratches resulting from frequent and repeated use over centuries.
Brown to greenish, shiny appearance
What makes this piece special is its pocket-sized dimensions—only about 6 cm tall and 5 cm diameter! It is nevertheless quite solid and heavy.
These small mortars, convenient to carry, were designed for easy transport and intended for the preparation of remedies… or poisons! The mortar is perfectly symmetrical, its thicker, flared neck echoing the shape of the base. The body of the mortar is decorated with three moldings, the central one trilobed, a fun nod to the architecture of that period.
Small octagonal bronze mortar
Gothic period, 16th century
Superb patina from use, with dents and scratches resulting from frequent and repeated use over centuries.
Brown to greenish, shiny appearance
What makes this piece special is its pocket-sized dimensions—only about 6 cm tall and 5 cm diameter! It is nevertheless quite solid and heavy.
These small mortars, convenient to carry, were designed for easy transport and intended for the preparation of remedies… or poisons! The mortar is perfectly symmetrical, its thicker, flared neck echoing the shape of the base. The body of the mortar is decorated with three moldings, the central one trilobed, a fun nod to the architecture of that period.
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