The tapering cast brass mortar section incorporates a shaped brass tamper tool. The shaped steel pestle incorporates an ornate baluster form brass grip at the upper extreme. Size: overall height, (pestle & mortar together) - 6 5/8" (168mm). Total weight - 392 grams. Condition: Very Good. No repairs. Surface marks etc. consistent with age. Natural colour and patina. Internal Ref: BA 1113
A Brass & Steel Betel Lime Pestle/Mortar & Tamper (Caticut): Kandy, Sri Lanka - c. 1890.
Price
£135
| $171 USD | €162 EUR
Item Ref
BA 1113
Description
The tapering cast brass mortar section incorporates a shaped brass tamper tool. The shaped steel pestle incorporates an ornate baluster form brass grip at the upper extreme. Size: overall height, (pestle & mortar together) - 6 5/8" (168mm). Total weight - 392 grams. Condition: Very Good. No repairs. Surface marks etc. consistent with age. Natural colour and patina. Internal Ref: BA 1113