Mortar

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Mortar

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.1

Description

Mortar, cast bell-metal, flared at top in steps with two handles: beneath inscription, band of mold cast leafy forms, under which is relief band of scrolls and cherubim; About top molded inscription: "HENRYCK TER HORST ME FACYT" [Henrick Ter Horst made me?].

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Henryck Ter Horst

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1638

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

see description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SP.6240
2-6011

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Top

Height

4-7/16 in

Diameter

5-11/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 7/16 x 5 11/16 in. (11.3 x 14.4 cm)

Material

Bell-metal

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

N. B. Old cards call "rare" - attributed to England, adding "made probably for a Dutchman..."

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24A