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Italian

Mortar, 1680

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Description

Maker

Culture

Italian

Title

Mortar

Year

1680

Medium

Bronze

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

Height: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

AMOR VINCIT OMNIA * 1680

Type

Credit

Bequest of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

54.147.9

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

European Galleries

Since ancient times, mortars and pestles have been used to crush and grind ingredients. Images of mortars and pestles can readily be found in Renaissance paintings, and a stylized depiction of the two objects continues to represent the pharmacy today. Cast in bronze in the grotesque style, the refined details of this highly decorated mortar include faces, garlands, birds, and the inscription Amor vincit omnia (Love conquers all).

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