A petite vintage metal mortar and pestle with a dark, aged patina, flared rim, rounded side handles, and a decorative crowned lion crest.
Vintage European Mortar & Pestle
Vintage European Mortar & Pestle
Vintage European Mortar & Pestle
Well x Design
Dimensions
Mortar:
W: 3 3/4 in (including handles)
D: 3 5/8 in
H: 3 1/8 in
Pestle:
L: 5 7/8 in
Please note: All measurements are approximate.
Details
A vintage European mortar and pestle with a darkly patinated brass or bronze finish. The mortar features a flared rim, two rounded side handles, and a decorative relief depicting a crowned lion on each side.
Accompanied by a slender metal pestle with turned detailing. Both pieces display a richly varied patina, with areas of warmer golden metal and scattered verdigris. Sourced in Lucca, Italy.
Origin
Europe
Condition
Good vintage condition. The mortar and pestle show scattered scratches, abrasions, tarnish, and substantial patina throughout, with areas of darker discoloration and greenish oxidation, particularly on one end of the pestle. The interior and underside of the mortar show additional age-related surface wear.
Shipping Notes
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