"Mortar Apothecary Airain Flowers Lilies Mascarons Fauna Puy-en-velais XVIIè"
Mortar of apothecary in brass *, decorated with flowers of lilies and masks of faunas, work certainly of the Puy-en-Velais, period XVIIth century. This mortar is in good general condition. A note: some shocks and wear of time, see photos. * Airain (from Latin aes) Term synonymous with bronze (copper and tin alloy) used in some contexts. Diameter: 12,6 cm Height: 8,8 cm Reference: F30 605 All the pictures are on: www.antiques-delaval.com 
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