Mortar and pestle (2) - Bronze - Ancient bronze mortar

Old bronze mortar with pestle – inscription “LOF GODT VAN AL A 1641” – possible 17th century or 19th century / Flemish-Dutch style

Old bronze/brass mortar with its pestle, richly decorated with relief vegetal motifs and two finely worked zoomorphic side handles.
The upper part bears an ancient inscription: “LOF ◇ GODT ◇ VAN ◇ AL ◇ A ◇ 1641”. This phrase, in ancient Dutch/Flemish, can be interpreted as a religious praise meaning roughly: “Praise to God above all.”
The date 1641 is inscribed on the object. Considering its style, form, decoration, patina and inscription, it is possible that this mortar is from the 17th century or that it was later made based on an old Flemish/Dutch model. The object is therefore presented with caution as an ancient mortar, possibly from the 17th century, or inspired by a 17th-century design.
The mortar shows a beautiful antique patina, with signs of use, oxidation and natural aging. The interior also shows signs of use and a green oxidation typical of old bronze/brass objects.
The pestle is massive, with a double rounded end, and complements the set perfectly.
Beautiful decorative and collectible piece, ideal for lovers of antique objects, folk art, old pharmacy, historical cuisine or cabinet of curiosities decoration.

Type of object:
Old mortar with pestle
Material:
Bronze / brass
Style:
Flemish / Dutch
Estimated period:
Possibly 17th century, dated 1641 on the object, or a later creation modeled on an old 17th-century design.
Inscription:
“LOF ◇ GODT ◇ VAN ◇ AL ◇ A ◇ 1641”
Ancient phrase that can be translated as: “Praise to God above all.”
Decoration:
Relief vegetal motifs around the body
Decorative friezes
Two side handles in zoomorphic forms
Beautiful antique patina
Pestle with a double rounded end
Mortar dimensions:
Height: 10.5 cm
Top diameter: 12.5 cm
Base diameter: ~9.5 cm
Pestle dimensions:
Length: 18 cm
Total weight:
About 2.5 kg
Condition:
Overall good condition for its age.
Presence of signs of use, small marks, oxidation, old deposits and a beautiful patina of time.
The interior shows a green oxidation and visible signs of use.
No major cracks visible in the photos.
Item sold as its antique condition, unrestored, with its natural patina.
Important notes:
The date 1641 is present on the object. It is possible that the mortar is from that period, but without metallurgical expertise or documented provenance, it is also possible that it is a later realization based on an old 17th-century model.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Dimensions are approximate.
Antique item showing normal traces related to age and use.