Mortar

Unknown

19th century, after a 16th century Iberian model · Copper alloy, pale olive color. · Robert Lehman Collection

This mortar with a pear-shaped body is decorated with projecting vertical ribs and a short neck encircled by four lines. The regular pattern of damages on the exterior suggests the intention of adding an old and worn appearance.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century, after a 16th century Iberian model

Medium

Copper alloy, pale olive color.

Culture

Spanish or Moroccan (?)

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975