VesselsItalian17th century

Mortar

1632

Description

Flared form with stepped foot. Band of applied graped leaves and bell flowers on lower third; mid section has acanthus leaves pointing downward with date on one side "16 (leaf) 32". Top section has inscription, "MALLARDOBANDERE T.D RVVA(diamond)APERTIENDANOBLE.FRANCOI...". Handles are cast female herms with drapery at waist and headdresses.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Metal

Culture

Italian

Century

17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

15.4 x 17.78 x 21.91 cm (6 1/16 x 7 x 8 5/8 in.)

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