A Massive Renaissance Bronze Mortar
Italy
1490
This extremely large bronze mortar is inscribed and dated 1490
The inscription reads "SS.FRATELLI LVCI.BONAVILLA FECIT 1490"
Diameter 39 cm height 36 cm (15 x 14 in)
For reference see:
Bells & Mortars, Italian Bronzes in the Victoria & Albert Museum Petta Motture 2001
S.2315