a brass steel betel lime pestlemortar tamper caticut kandy sri lanka c 1890

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


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