An Italian bronze mortar
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An Italian bronze mortar

PROBABLY FROM THE ALBERGHETTI FOUNDRY, FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY

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An Italian bronze mortar
Probably from the Alberghetti foundry, first half 16th century
The waisted body with a stiff leaves beneath the rim, the central band with fruiting swags above four twin-handled urns interspersed with two lions and two deer
7¼in. (18.4cm.) diameter, 5 15/16in. (15.1cm.) high
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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Motture Bells & Mortars V&A, 2001. A similar lion is incorporated in the frieze design of No.24. The swags similar to No.18.