A mortar adorned with unusual carvings. Etching by J. Breun, 1849.

Date:
22 March 1849
Reference:
16033i
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On either side of the print of the mortar are two separate sketches of the coats of arms which appear as carvings on the mortar. The latin inscription carved on the mortar also appears as a separate sketch. There is also a key to explain positioning

Publication/Creation

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 22 March 1849.

Physical description

1 print : etching

Lettering

A curious mortar formerly in Apothecaries Hall. John Breun fecit.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 16033i

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