Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414c
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
Z.1090ab
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Part (mortar): 6 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (16.8 x 18.7 cm)
Description:
Turned wooden mortar with ovoid bowl and pedestal foot; two incised rings at base of bowl and five rings on the pedestal; glue remnant from paper label on outside of bowl. Turned wooden pestle; cylindrical grinder; dumbbell handle with flat oblong head.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
