An Italian bronze mortar
Second half 16th century
The tapering body with riing-turned rim cast with generous acanthus sprays and cherub handles, cast with inscription cartouche OPVS ANTONII.MARIAE.DE.MARIA; together with a bronze pestle
16.3 cm. high x 19 cm. diam.; the pestle 29 cm. long
An Italian bronze mortar
Second half 16th century
The tapering body with riing-turned rim cast with generous acanthus sprays and cherub handles, cast with inscription cartouche OPVS ANTONII.MARIAE.DE.MARIA; together with a bronze pestle
16.3 cm. high x 19 cm. diam.; the pestle 29 cm. long
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