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Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy

$650per set
£488.30per set
€563.09per set
CA$901.96per set
A$1,002.28per set
CHF 525.20per set
MX$12,291.13per set
NOK 6,698.66per set
SEK 6,301.86per set
DKK 4,202.64per set
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About the Item

Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle. Mortar and pestle set has been used for thousand of years as the way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices. The traditional manual grinding method ensures that all cooking ingredients bring out their full flavor and aroma. This vintage Italian polished marble giant mortar and pestle is still usable and perfect for making fresh guacamole, pesto, or grinding dry spices releasing full flavor and essential oils. Today, they are quite collectible, and mostly used as decorative bowls or accessories. This black vintage black marble would make an impressive kitchen accessory for culinary endeavors by the at-home chef. Very nice vintage mortar set, quality craftsmanship, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. This set of marble mortar footed bowl and pestle pieces is extraordinarily large Measurements: Bowl: 8.5" H x 4.5"Diameter, pestle is 4.5 inches long.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BLM3231stDibs: LU906833346982

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