Details
- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Intact. Great, centuries old patina and signs of use. Please see photos. All original and unaltered Very Good overall. Intact. Great, centuries old patina and signs of use. Please see photos. All original and unaltered less
- Description
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An early mortar & pestle set, cast of thick and heavy bronze
Both pieces original to each other
Characteristic, flanged … more An early mortar & pestle set, cast of thick and heavy bronze
Both pieces original to each other
Characteristic, flanged form
Most likely pharmaceutical use but might've been a kitchen tool as well
Circa 1500's/1600's, most likely Ottoman Turkish in origin, but by some chance it could be Moorish - Spanish as well, since it was originally found in Florida long ago
Measurements: Approx. 5" diameter (across) x 3.5" tall, the pestle is 6" long
Weighs about 3 lbs. 15 oz. altogether
Condition: Very Good overall. Intact. Great, centuries old patina and signs of use. Please see photos. All original and unaltered less
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