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Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

$880
£666.52
€765.47
CA$1,233.17
A$1,340.70
CHF 710.84
MX$16,071.62
NOK 9,034.43
SEK 8,276.77
DKK 5,720.94

About the Item

This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicine, but we love this piece as an unexpected vase or cachepot.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CAI093H1stDibs: LU820016504852

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