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Are mortar and pestles still used?
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Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Handcrafted in Italy, nice patina.
Total height with pestle: 14
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Jars
Materials
Wood
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique stone Mortar and pestle bowl set
Size:6.5” D x 5.25” H.
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Stone
$183 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle bowl set
Size: 5 1/2”D x 4”H.
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Stone
$103 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
An wonderful antique mortar and pestle. Made in the early 1700's in cast iron.
Good condition
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Jars
Materials
Iron
