Basalt tripod vessel or mortar

Basalt | 24.3 x 24.3cm | Ca. 2500–1050 B.C.

Unknown Artist

The mortar has three quite tall legs.

Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object: 74.51.5057

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