Mortar with Birds, Cherubim, Armorial Shield, and Festoons
Credit: Samuel H. Kress Collection
early 16th century
Bronze//dark brown bronze
8.7 x 10.0 cm
1957.14.104
Image © National Gallery of Art, 2020
Where you'll find this
National Gallery of Art
Permanent collection
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