Mortar, 19th century, Italian or German, Copper alloy with warm brown patina., H. cm, diam. cm (rim), Metalwork, This

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Mortar, 19th century, Italian or German, Copper alloy with warm brown patina., H. cm, diam. cm (rim), Metalwork, This mortar is decorated with a frieze of grotesque masks and stylized palmettes under garlands; a band of acanthus leaves is under the rim. The lack of wear and the crude facture corroborate the late dating

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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