Vijzel met opschrift HENRICK TER HORST ME FECIT DAVENTRIAE ANNO 1631

About this artwork

hoogte 22,7 cm x diameter 31 cm (bovenzijde) x gewicht 28,4 kg

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Vijzel met ops HENRICK TER HOR ME FECIT DAVENTRE ANNO 1631*, a finely crafted mortar from 1631, made by Henrick ter Horst Deventer, Netherlands. Standing at 22.7 cm tall with a 31 cm diameter at the and weighing a substantial 28.4 kg, this cast metal vessel exemplifies the robust functionality and artistry of 17th-century Dutch metalwork. The inscription proudly declares, "Henrick ter Horst me in Deventer in the year 1631," a hallmark of the era's skilled artisans who signed their creations. During the Dutch Golden Age, mortars like this were essential tools in apothecaries, kitch...