Mortar

Georgius Mazzochus

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze mortar, titled "Mortar" by Georgius Mazzochus. The mortar is made of bronze, with a green patina. It is cylindrical with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The mortar features two handles on either side, each resembling a lion's head. The handles are positioned at the midpoint of the mortar's height. The body of the mortar is decorated with intricate designs, including a central floral motif, and an inscription around the top edge. The mortar sits on a flat base. The background of the image is a plain gray color.