Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
INV.6516ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Part (mortar): 5 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (14.6 x 13.7 cm)
Part (pestle): 1 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (4.1 x 26.7 cm)
Marks:
inscribed: in low relief: :BERENTEIN ASSINCK ANNO 1607"
Description:
Bronze mortar; cylindrical lower half with heavy foot, molded foliate decoration, loop handles, and roughly formed shield with cross-hatch insignia; upper half slightly flaring, with molded bands and inscription; dumb-bell shaped pestle with knop at center.
Gallery Label:
This mortar and pestle are possibly a copy of an older set or possibly Masonic.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
