Description
A Rare, Early 17th Century Bronze Mortar. The flared sides embellished with a multitude of relief cast St James’ Scallop Shells (ref to the Pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostella in N/W Spain) alternated with four shaped protuberant lugs; two opposing lugs pierced with suspension holes, 3½” (9 cm) high, 5” (13 cm) in diameter.