Traditional herb grinder - Mortar and pestle - Copper - Copper Fish Shape

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Description from the seller

This copper fish-shaped medicine mill, modeled after traditional Chinese medicine grinding tools, is cast in copper. The overall shape is that of a carp, with fish scale patterns engraved on the grinding groove, and it comes with a copper grinding wheel.

It measures approximately 21 cm in length, 6 cm in width, and 9 cm in height.

This copper fish-shaped medicine mill, modeled after traditional Chinese medicine grinding tools, is cast in copper. The overall shape is that of a carp, with fish scale patterns engraved on the grinding groove, and it comes with a copper grinding wheel.

It measures approximately 21 cm in length, 6 cm in width, and 9 cm in height.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1345 g
Title additional information
Copper Fish Shape
No. of items
1
Country of origin
China
Designer/artist/maker
Traditional herb grinder
Material
Copper
Colour
Bronze
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Hong KongVerified
1
Object sold
12
Objects in auction
Private

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