Bronze apothecary mortar decorated with rosettes, 17th–18th - Lot 109

Bronze apothecary mortar decorated with rosettes, 17th–18th century A large bronze apothecary mortar with a wide opening, resting on a circular, fluted pedestal. The body is adorned with rosettes in relief alternating with stylized baluster motifs distributed around the entire circumference. These mortars were used in apothecaries and homes to grind medicinal herbs, spices, and various preparations. The quality of the cast bronze, the thickness of the walls, and the dark patina acquired over time are characteristic of 17th-century works from southern France. An antique utilitarian object with a distinctly decorative character. Details, Height: 10 cm – Diameter: 13 cm – Weight: 2.210 kg.