Large Pink Stone Mortar 17th Century

Early 17th Century French Mortar

A very primitive hand carved Spanish stone mortar from the 17th C. Heavily worn with exceptional patination. Others available...

This uniquely beautiful Northern Italian mortar was carved from a solid block of Breccia marble. On each of the sides are four fancifully and intricately carved charming and expressive owls. This is a wonderful example of an everyday object made with beauty in mind, likely made for a noble families house in the North of Italy. Mortars were used in the kitchens or in apothecaries to crush herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen design...

This is really very early and has incredible presence in person. Looks like many of the artifacts I've seen in the museums. It originated from the countryside of France and is a grea...

Large 19th Century European Wood Mortar Introduce a touch of European flair to your home with this large European Wood Mortar, boasting an impressive stature of 24" in height and a...

An exceptionally large example of a traditional wassail vessel turned out of lignum vitae. Due to the immense size, it has been turned in three parts. The bowl, stem, and plinth are ...

A fabulous 17th century Arte Populaire Brusque from the Ardeche region of France. A vessel used for preparing chestnuts.

This large and heavy mortar made in stone are perfect for display and interior. Made in Sweden ca 1800s. This unique piece has its origin in the middle of Sweden and its was made wit...

This outstanding stone mortar would likely have been used to pound grain. It is carved from a single block of stone and impressively heavy. The interior dimensions are 8″ high x 11 1...

Antique stone mortar bowl, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not included Size: 4 1/2” D x 4” H.