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Antique Judaica Spice/Herb Brass Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments

$10,150
£7,741.71
€8,815.94
CA$14,263.85
A$15,556.73
CHF 8,240.91
MX$186,503.08
NOK 104,952.50
SEK 95,971.27
DKK 65,863.72

About the Item

This is a very rare and absolutely unique hand made Brass Judaical Spice Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments and two lions in the front which represents a Torah Shield. The Pestle itself is 15 cm and the Mortar is 10 cm. The Mortar with Pestle comes together with the grey marble pedestal and the weight without the pedestal is 1,5 kg. Both, Mortar and Pestle are in very good condition for its age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doha, QA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7451242940032

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