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Limestone Mortar from Java, Indonesia, c. 1950

$1,200
$1,50020% Off
£927.21
£1,159.0120% Off
€1,071.94
€1,339.9320% Off
CA$1,695.69
CA$2,119.6120% Off
A$1,901.83
A$2,377.2820% Off
CHF 995.96
CHF 1,244.9520% Off
MX$23,109.03
MX$28,886.2920% Off
NOK 12,646.98
NOK 15,808.7320% Off
SEK 11,990.23
SEK 14,987.7920% Off
DKK 8,001.47
DKK 10,001.8420% Off

About the Item

A limestone mortar soured from rural Java & crafted from a solid limestone slab. A raw and organic object with beautiful textures. A versatile decorative object despite its once utilitarian function of pounding spice mixes. It has a great weight to it.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Diameter: 18.51 in (47 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881228569082

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