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19th C. Massive Italian Marble Pharmacy Mortar

$3,722.78
£2,757.28
€3,100
CA$5,092.58
A$5,542.29
CHF 2,937.96
MX$66,677.99
NOK 37,262.81
SEK 34,092.86
DKK 23,622.54

About the Item

A spectacular 17th century marble pharmacy mortar from Italy. A large pestle would have been used to crush and grind a variety of substances into fine powders or paste creating various remedies.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palermo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8379234539182

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