Mortar

Object type

Medical and First Aid Equipment

Date

Production: 1100 - 1500

Subject(s)

Bearers of the Cross
Hospitals
Medicine

Dimensions

Height: 125mm
Diameter: 170mm

Materials and technique

Cast bronze

References

Bofill, Francisco. Catálogo de los Almireces Colección Palacio de Perelada. Biblioteca Palacio Perelada, 1967.

Lewis, J. M. "A Medieval Brass Mortar from South Wales and its Affinities." The Antiquaries Journal 64 (1984), 326-336.

Mossman, Stephen and Rebecca Raven. "Episode 6: The Donors." Museum of the Order of St John: Off the Shelves at St John's Gate. Podcast audio. June 17, 2024. Accessed July 30, 2025. https://museumstjohn.org.uk/off-the-shelves-at-st-johns-gate-a-podcast-series/

Exhibition history

Science and Technology in Islam, World of Islam Festival, Science Museum, 1976

Catalogue number

5682