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Mortar

1949.02.0018A

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Mortar   (1949.02.0018A)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Materials T&E
      2. :
    2. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
      3. :
    3. Food Preparation Equipment
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Renaissance, 1450 CE – 1700 CE
    Culture French?

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Width) 11.3 cm
    Dimension 2 (Height) 7.4 cm
    Dimension 3 (Diameter) 7.2 cm
    Weight 1035 g
    Measuring Remarks The diameter is measured at the foot of the object. The wall thickness at the lip is 0.5 cm.
    Materials Metal--Bronze
    Manufacturing Processes Cast
    Munsell Color Information Dark grayish brown (r-y 2/5r) -ns

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda

    Related WHM Artifact: 1949.02.0018b
    Bibliography N/A

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
    Reproduction No
    Reproduction Information N/A

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