Ancient Marble Mortars

More recent mortars may be glass since the use of metals decreased at the turn of the 20th century as concern.

Ancient marble mortars.

Ancient italian mortar from the 1700s 2 marble italy first half 18th century wonderful italian white marble mortar dating back to the 1700s. These tiny indentations animate the mortar s production method in a tactile and pleasing way. Marble mortar and pestle. Perhaps the most distinctive element of this piece is the chisel marks apparent on close inspection.

The rarity of the object is given by the presence of its pestle also made of marble. Made from a single block of heavy white marble hand carved. Italian frescoes of the 15th century show mortars and pestles in use by apothecaries ancient pharmacists. How do you choose a vintage mortar and pestle.

This ancient marble mortar has a rather mysterious aura about it. A mortar is a bowl shaped container made of a hard wood marble pottery or stone. Antique solid brass mortar pestle pharmaceutical natural patina heavy apothecary. Hand sculpted from a single piece of stone with beautiful aging over time.

Hand sculpted from a single piece of stone with beautiful aging over time. The carrara marble mortar with a wooden pestle is native to this part of italy and neighboring provence where it s used for smashing mediterranean herbs and tender vegetables into sauces and. Metal metal sets can include vintage cast iron mortar and pestle components or products made from shiny brass. The pestle has a longitudinal slit that reveals a.

This ancient marble mortar has a rather mysterious aura about it. Cast iron mortars appeared about the time of the civil war. The metal used for an antique mortar and pestle may have developed a unique patina over time. The pestle is a bat shaped tool that is used to grind inside the mortar bowl and pulverize grains herbs and other food substances as well as medicines.

Ending today at 8 24pm pdt 16h 17m. Antique heavy brass mortar pestle apothecary pharmaceutical. Bronze and brass were common in the 1700s and porcelain mortars appeared about 1780 according to the herb companion website. The literally ancient but extremely practical tool is an essential part of culinary traditions across the world.

Long lasting and nonporous marble and granite mortars and pestles provide a. Romans and greeks used stone and marble mortars. These tiny indentations animate the mortar s production method in a tactile and pleasing way.