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What is a marble mortar used for?

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What is a marble mortar used for?
A marble mortar, with the aid of a pestle, is used for grinding spices, nuts and herbs. The smooth non-porous surface of the mortar means less of your ingredients are lost to cracks and crevices. You’ll find a variety of marble mortar and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Spanish Marble Mortar
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Andalusian marble mortar, the color of its marble and your vein make it very special It is
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Antique 1850s Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Extra Large Marble Mortar
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large marble mortar. Perfect for garden or home.
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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Marble

French 18th Century Marble Mortar
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th Century Marble Mortar
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Antique Early 18th Century French Urns

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Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Marble Mortar. French. 18th Century.
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Marble mortar. French. 18th Century.
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Marble Mortar. French. 18th Century.
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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