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Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
or draw in ink, he had to make his own by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calligraphers usually knew right away, though.
nk stick, grinding stone and bamboo brushes
A yatate
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
make his own ink by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone (suzuri). This method has
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-449 hand crafted wood architectural model of a windmill.
Detail of grinding stone on lower level
Category
Vintage 1940s Architectural Models
Materials
Softwood
Primitive Hardwood Round Table From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
heavy machetes and perfected by way of sharp grinding stones.
Each piece is one-of-a-kind and bears its
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Lowboys
Materials
Hardwood
Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Mill stones have been used for a several thousand years to grind grains, hence their other name
Category
Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone, Granite
Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique vintage Millstones or Mill stone used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Architectural Elements
Materials
Granite
Italian Whiskey Bottle And Two Tumblers All With Fish Grindings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal
Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
object which is found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to grind seeds and herbs
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Saint Louis Style Pair of French Cut and Grinded Lead Crystal Vases
By Saint Louis
Located in Prato, Tuscany
grinding performed by hand and with meticulous care using small circular stone wheels; In this way, between
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
French Hand-Chiseled Stone Mortar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French stone mortar used to grind herbs and spices. This mortar is hand-chiseled from one piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Tableware
Materials
Stone
1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Vintage Kitchen Molcajete Mexican Stone Bowl
Chef's grinding dish
Preowned original
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
limestone. It was once used to grind various spices. Its worn down surface and stone texture adds to its
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Stone
Rare Large South Indian Antique Carved Stone Mortar Circa 12th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Large South Indian stone mortar Circa 12th C AD
A very rare Museum quality large schist stone
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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H 6.7 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
been paramount.
Even today, stone metates in the Americas are used to grind maize and other foodstuffs
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Etched Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Garlic Mortar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Studded Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Limestone
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Low Round Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
created northern China from a single block of limestone. The stone was once used in a gristmill to grind
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Limestone
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for grinding devices
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Stone and The Pebble 'Set of 3' Bronze Flower Accessories
Located in London, GB
The Pebble & The Stone is a family of five sand-cast stem blocks developed in collaboration with
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Stone and the Pebble 'Set of 5' Bronze Flower Accessories
Located in London, GB
The Pebble & the Stone is a family of five sand-cast stem blocks developed in collaboration with
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
The Stone and The Pebble 'Set of 1' Bronze Flower Accessories
Located in London, GB
The Pebble & The Stone is a family of five sand-cast stem blocks developed in collaboration with
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Apertura Stone Grey 07, a Rust & Grey Glass and Steel Sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
'Apertura Stone Grey 07' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Jon Lewis, created from
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 22.64 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H21 x W10cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Deep Black Marble Mortar from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the earliest mortars and pestles were utilized for cooking during the Stone Age, in more
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century
Located in Farsta, SE
hard, and people would smash it with a stone and grind it on the table.
The table has stood the test
Category
Antique 1770s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Farm Tables
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Large Italian Bi-Color Crystal Vase Cut And Ground By Hand
Located in Prato, Tuscany
in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Gladiator Poster c.1903 64” x 93”
By Hugo D'alesi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Artist: Hugo D’Alesi (French, 1849 – 1906)
Date of Origin: 1903
Medium: Original Stone
Category
Early 20th Century French Posters
Materials
Paint, Paper
Teci Table by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Teci table was born from the synthesis of the stone metlapil used in the metate to grind corn. A tzalam
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Teci Table by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Teci table was born from the synthesis of the stone metlapil used in the metate to grind corn. A tzalam
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Noveau Style Huge Crystal Fruit Bowl and Planter Table Centerpiece
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Heavy 16th Century French Bronze Mortar with Handles, Dated 1587, 109 lbs
Located in Dallas, TX
of durable materials, such as stone or marble, mortars were designed to withstand the grinding of the
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
shaft) and a blunt tip, making it a light and functional utensil for grinding herbs.
The original use
Category
Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Large Italian Crystal Amphora With Engraved And Swan Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Style Italian Crystal Vase With Festoon Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Antique Carved White Marble Mortar from France, C.1800
Located in Dallas, TX
used to construct a mortar and pestle is almost always a hard substance, such as marble or stone, which
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Table Centerpiece With Lid
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Style Large Italian Crystal Vase with 18th Century Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Pair of Black Crystal Italian Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Louis XVI Style French Bottle Made of Hand-Cut and Ground Red Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
circular stone grinding wheels; in doing so, a fascinating and pleasing contrast was created between the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bottles
Materials
Crystal
Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
of durable materials, such as stone or marble, mortars were designed to withstand the grinding of the
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Iron
Baroque Style Large Italian Crystal Vase With Grotesque Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Noveau Style Large Crystal Vase Engraved With Butterflies And Dragonflies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Crystal
Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Vase With Flower Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage French Cut Crystal Vase Colored And Ground
Located in Prato, Tuscany
part of the vase the color is absent to give space to a wonderful and strong grinding of the crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Italian Crystal Table Centerpiece Completely Smooth
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Caroline Blackburn Lava Vase, Signed 2019
Located in Santa Monica, CA
with brushes of a variety of widths to accomplish a painterly effect and then, finally, grinding the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Ceramic
George III Blue John Panther
Located in New Orleans, LA
replicate the textures and colors of the animal’s fur. The rare stone is a variety of natural calcium
Category
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water
Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi-e
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets
Materials
Composition
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 11.62 in
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