An Italian bronze mortar
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An Italian bronze mortar

POSSIBLY LATE 15TH CENTURY

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An Italian bronze mortar
Possibly late 15th century
The body with four tapering ribs centred with shield, a bird, possibly a cockerel, above three mullets, and initials XPO FENO (christopheno), a single handle with writhen band
5 1/8in. (13cm.) diameter, 3 11/16in. (9.4cm.) high
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