Late Gothic Mortar, Bronze, 15/16th Century, Carinthia, Tyrol

Beautiful 15/16th century mortar, cast bronze, Northern Italy, (Carinthia, or Tyrol), cylindrical body reinforced with four nose-shaped ribs, (typical of mortars from this region), strong flared edge. Original pestle, The object has served well: its prolonged use has caused a slight bulge on base, evenly distributed between the buttresses. Good condition, beautiful dark patina, mortar rings like a bell.
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10.5cm x 12cm, pestle: 20.1cm, weight of the 2 pieces: 2.7kg
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