Mortar, inscribed: ‘Sigismvndvs de Francionibvs aromatarivs PP MDXXXX’
This large mortar was used to grind spices, herbs, and pigments for painting, which were sold by the ‘aromatarius’, or dealer in spices. This Latin word also designated the shop, which served as an apothecary, greengrocer’s, and perfume dealer. The word ‘aroma’ as we know it, refers to the fragrant herbs. The heavy mortars were placed on a round pedestal to avoid having to bend over during the grinding process.
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Mortar, inscribed: ‘Sigismvndvs de Francionibvs aromatarivs PP MDXXXX’
This large mortar was used to grind spices, herbs, and pigments for painting, which were sold by the ‘aromatarius’, or dealer in spices. This Latin word also designated the shop, which served as an apothecary, greengrocer’s, and perfume dealer. The word ‘aroma’ as we know it, refers to the fragrant herbs. The heavy mortars were placed on a round pedestal to avoid having to bend over during the grinding process.
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In deze grote vijzel zijn spec ...... p een rond voetstuk geplaatst.
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This large mortar was used to ...... r during the grinding process.
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Mortar, inscribed: ‘Sigismvndvs de Francionibvs aromatarivs PP MDXXXX’
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Vijzel, opschrift: ‘Sigismvndvs de Francionibvs aromatarivs PP MDXXXX’
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1540
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1540
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diameter 52 cm
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diameter 52 cm
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gewicht 155 kg
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height 38 cm
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hoogte 38 cm
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weight 155 kg
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Collectie: onedele metalen
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…; from Dr Fritz Mannheimer (1 ...... ansferred to the museum, 1960
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second quarter 16th century
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tweede kwart 16e eeuw
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