Mortar

Object/Artifact

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Mortar

Description

Ornately decorated mortar with roman numerals inscribed on one side. Two protruding feminine heads are on either side of the mortar and could be used as handles. Decorative laurel boughs surround the mortar and two satyr heads appear on either side.

Made/Created

Notes

In the style of the Late Renaissance, Italy

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Date

Location

Side

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

“MDCXXX” (1630)

Dimensions

Height

20 cm

Width

24.5 cm

Depth

14.5 cm

Dimension Description

Base

Diameter

14.5 cm

Material

Bronze

Color

Brown

Location

Room

Library (Mezz)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Emilio Barbieri