Large white marble mortar

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Large white marble mortar

Period / Age: 18th Century AD, South of Italy

Provenance: Ex Private English collection.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 27.5cm (10.9")
Weight: 5.5kg

A rare, large, hand-carved and white marble mortar from south Italy, late 18th century.
Well-worn and patinated by age and use.
The mortar is carved from a solid single marble block with four handles.

CONDITION: In a very good condition.

ORIGIN: South Italy