Mortar - Marble - Antique pesto mortar
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Antique marble mortar from Italy, dating to circa 1910–1920, in a traditional Ligurian style.
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Title: Antique 19th-Century Marble Mortar – Traditional Tool for Genovese Pesto
Description:
Splendid marble mortar dating back to the 1800s, an authentic piece of history of Italian gastronomic tradition. This mortar, used for the preparation of the famous Genovese pesto, shows signs of wear that attest its age and enhance its ancient charm and uniqueness.
Made of solid marble, it has a classic shape with wide grooves for a firm grip and a cavity perfect for processing ingredients. The surface, smoothed by time, preserves a natural patina that enriches its aesthetic and historical value.
Not only decorative, but perfectly functional, ideal for traditional cooking enthusiasts, collectors, or lovers of traditional craftsmanship.
Title: Antique 19th-Century Marble Mortar – Traditional Tool for Genovese Pesto
Description:
Splendid marble mortar dating back to the 1800s, an authentic piece of history of Italian gastronomic tradition. This mortar, used for the preparation of the famous Genovese pesto, shows signs of wear that attest its age and enhance its ancient charm and uniqueness.
Made of solid marble, it has a classic shape with wide grooves for a firm grip and a cavity perfect for processing ingredients. The surface, smoothed by time, preserves a natural patina that enriches its aesthetic and historical value.
Not only decorative, but perfectly functional, ideal for traditional cooking enthusiasts, collectors, or lovers of traditional craftsmanship.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 lb
Specific region of origin
Liguria
Title additional information
Antique pesto mortar
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Marble
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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