Mortar and pestle - Dragon-shaped herb grinder - Copper

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Description from the seller

This bronze medicine grinding wheel, a traditional Chinese medicine implement, is modeled after a dragon boat. The grinding trough is boat-shaped, with dragon heads and tails carved at the bow and stern. The body is engraved with scale and wave patterns. The grinding wheel and handle are cast as a single piece, replicating the structure of an ancient medicine grinding wheel. It can be used to grind medicinal herbs or tea, and can also serve as a retro decorative piece in a traditional Chinese medicine clinic or study.

It is not only a carrier of traditional Chinese medicine culture, but also a classic in Chinese folk art collections due to its unique dragon head shape and bronze craftsmanship.

This bronze medicine grinding wheel, a traditional Chinese medicine implement, is modeled after a dragon boat. The grinding trough is boat-shaped, with dragon heads and tails carved at the bow and stern. The body is engraved with scale and wave patterns. The grinding wheel and handle are cast as a single piece, replicating the structure of an ancient medicine grinding wheel. It can be used to grind medicinal herbs or tea, and can also serve as a retro decorative piece in a traditional Chinese medicine clinic or study.

It is not only a carrier of traditional Chinese medicine culture, but also a classic in Chinese folk art collections due to its unique dragon head shape and bronze craftsmanship.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
650 g
No. of items
1
Country of origin
China
Model
Dragon-shaped herb grinder
Material
Copper
Colour
Brown
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
Hong KongVerified
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Objects sold
95.83%
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