A Rare and Unusually Large Italian 18th Century Mortar and Pestal No. 2246

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A Rare and Unusually Large Italian 18th Century Mortar and Pestal No. 2246 A Rare and Unusually Large Italian 18th Century Mortar and Pestal No. 2246
Italy 02246-M00531

A Rare and Unusually Large Italian 18th Century Mortar and Pestal, turned from blocks of solid lignum vitae hardwood (now a protected species), sourced in the West Indies and one of world’s hardest and heaviest exotic woods

Mortar: Height: 10"; Diameter: 11 1/2"; Pestle: Height: 18"; Diameter; 4"





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