Mortar. Carved Stone. 18th Century.

Mortar. Carved stone. 18th century.
Mortar made in carved stone with a circular base and four handles or worn projections carved outward from the body, in the shape of a cup. This type of piece was created for use in apothecaries (which could be located in a city, a religious institution, or a hospital) or in a kitchen (of a large residence or, alternatively, a religious institution), and it is not possible to specify its purpose further due to the absence of decorative elements and the usual character of the model to which this piece belongs, which has a long tradition in Europe. Similar examples are preserved, for example, in the Spanish Pharmacy Museum of the Complutense University of Madrid, the Museum of the History of Pharmacy in Seville, the Pharmacy Museum in Krakow, etc. -
Size: 73x73x45 cm