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Mortar

1551–80, (model), (possibly cast in France, first half of the 19th century)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mortar
  • Artist: Alberghetti Foundry , Venice
  • Date: 1551–80, (model), (possibly cast in France, first half of the 19th century)
  • Culture: Italian, Venice
  • Medium: Copper alloy with a high content of tin, some lead, and no trace of zinc; the usual trace elements of iron, nickel, silver, and antimony are present, confirming that this is an alloy of fire-refined copper, certainly dating before about 1880; dark brown patina.
  • Dimensions: H. 21.3 cm, diam. 24.5 cm (rim).
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1367
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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