Mortar and pestle - Stone
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Antique Italian stone mortar dating to 1850–1900, made of pietra with a rustic hand‑worked texture, beige crema colour, four small angular handles, 10 cm high, 24 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep, weighing 4.9 g, in good condition with signs of wear and a dark interior patina.
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Type: It is an ancient stone mortar, characterized by a traditional shape with shaped edges and four small handles or protruding angular appendages.
Material and workmanship: The object is made of rustic stone or sandstone with visible grain, handcrafted as evidenced by the porous texture and signs of wear on the exterior surface and on the bottom.
Conditions: The mortar shows signs of a long history and authentic use, with a dark internal patina, slight bevels on the edges, and a texture typical of era-era artifacts linked to domestic or pharmaceutical tradition.
Type: It is an ancient stone mortar, characterized by a traditional shape with shaped edges and four small handles or protruding angular appendages.
Material and workmanship: The object is made of rustic stone or sandstone with visible grain, handcrafted as evidenced by the porous texture and signs of wear on the exterior surface and on the bottom.
Conditions: The mortar shows signs of a long history and authentic use, with a dark internal patina, slight bevels on the edges, and a texture typical of era-era artifacts linked to domestic or pharmaceutical tradition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4.9 g
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Stone
Colour
Beige, Cream
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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