"Mortier Said "to The Master Of The Hôtel-dieu De Nantes", Late 17th Century"
Bronze mortar called "To the Master of the Hôtel-Dieu de Nantes" from the end of the 17th century decorated with three mouths of monsters in sconces. Mark of recency of copper objects with the "R" crowned under the part, interior formerly tinned. Piece sold with the pestle. Together in good condition. Bibliography: New book "French mortars from the 15th to the 18th century" published by Serge Domini. Dimensions: height 11cm, opening diameter 15.5cm, base diameter 11cm. Weight 2.8kgs without the pestle Port extra.