Mortar - Neoclassical - Bronze - Late 18th century
Italy An antique neoclassical pharmacy mortar from the late 18th or early 19th century, huge size, consistency and weight (about 7 and a half kg) . Has a very clean line (as was in vogue in the neoclassical period) and a beautiful patina, a truly one of a kind piece, both for the size and solidity. In perfect state of preservation for the time. Worth noticing that the pestle, beside being coeval, accompanied the mortar for over two centuries. A not to be missed item in its genre.
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Italy An antique neoclassical pharmacy mortar from the late 18th or early 19th century, huge size, consistency and weight (about 7 and a half kg) . Has a very clean line (as was in vogue in the neoclassical period) and a beautiful patina, a truly one of a kind piece, both for the size and solidity. In perfect state of preservation for the time. Worth noticing that the pestle, beside being coeval, accompanied the mortar for over two centuries. A not to be missed item in its genre.
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