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Yellow marble mortar from Torri del Benaco - period 16th century
$2,752.28
£2,055.67
€2,300
CA$3,791.77
A$4,132.36
CHF 2,188.26
MX$49,633.97
NOK 27,703.87
SEK 25,470.99
DKK 17,522.02
About the Item
Antique 16th-century yellow marble mortar from Torri del Benaco, chiseled by hand from a single piece of marble and with the presence of two handles to facilitate its use. Mortars were used not only to pound spices and herbs for culinary use but also to prepare medicinal-pharmaceutical compounds.
measures: height 25 cm diameter 40 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1500
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Fidenza, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10709247791702
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