Mortar in Human Form
Caption
Sapi; possibly Kissi. Mortar in Human Form, 16th–19th century. Steatite (stone), 15 1/4 x 3 x 3 1/4in. (38.7 x 7.6 x 8.3cm) Base (maximum width): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of David R. Markin, 72.49.7. Creative Commons-BY
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Cultures
Title
Mortar in Human Form
Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Steatite (stone)
Classification
Dimensions
15 1/4 x 3 x 3 1/4in. (38.7 x 7.6 x 8.3cm) Base (maximum width): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of David R. Markin
Accession Number
72.49.7
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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