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LicenseMortarium, terracotta, Roman, by Albini of Lyons
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Mortarium, terracotta, Roman, by Albini of Lyons
Science Museum Group Collection
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Mortarium, terracotta, Roman, by Albini of Lyons, found in Southwark, 50AD-300AD
A mortar is a bowl used to grind and pound food and ingredients for medical preparations. The bowl is very sturdy and has a spout to pour out the powdered contents. The inside of the terracotta bowl has a rough surface so it is easier to grind the contents. The bowl was made by a potter called Albini, who was based in Lyon, France. His name is embossed on the rim.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634941
- Materials:
- incomplete and terracotta
- Measurements:
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overall: 90 mm x 290 mm 275 mm, 2.06kg
- type:
- mortar
- credit:
- Sotheby's
