Mortar (2) - Brass - 2 Ancient Mortars

Pair of vintage mortars in bronze/brass with pestles - Second half of the 20th century
Description:
Splendid pair of vintage mortars with their pestles, cast in heavy metal (solid bronze/brass), ideal for collection, rustic decor, or antique objets d'art.
Historical period: Dating to the second half of the 20th century (roughly the 60s/70s/80s). It features refined design and decorations reminiscent of the classical baroque mortars from 18th–century pharmacies.
The two pieces feature beautiful high-relief decorations finely worked on the outer surface:
• Mortar 1: Decorated with lion head mascarons (total weight with pestle: 699 g).
• Mortar 2: Decorated with effigies of a female/regal figure (total weight with pestle: 682 g).
Both are complete with their original coordinated pestle. Excellent condition, stable and sturdy, with a beautiful natural patina of age that enhances their form.
• Total weight of the pair: approximately 1.38 kg
• Condition: excellent