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What is a wooden mortar?

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What is a wooden mortar?
A wooden mortar is a traditional, usually handcrafted bowl used for making spice mixtures. Best preferred for their durability, wooden mortars help crush spices to a coarse texture, thus retaining their taste and essence to the optimum. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden mortars on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Swiss Alp Wood Mortar
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp wood mortar.
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Antiquities

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Wood

Medium 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Medium 19th Century European Wood Mortar Medium solid wood mortar, This solid wood mortar, with
Category

Antique 19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Small 19th Century European Wood Mortar Embrace the quaint allure of this smaller European Wood
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Antique 19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century European Wood Mortar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large 19th Century European Wood Mortar Introduce a touch of European flair to your home with
Category

Antique 19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Traditional Spanish Wood Mortar, Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage wood mortar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1970. In original
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wood

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle – Exquisite Brutalist Design Bowl size: 19cm x 18 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Olive

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