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Italian Carrara Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle, 1960s

$721.69per set
£548.61per set
€610per set
CA$1,014.23per set
A$1,103per set
CHF 581.08per set
MX$13,396.13per set
NOK 7,305.40per set
SEK 6,848.23per set
DKK 4,671.30per set

About the Item

Italian Carrara marble mortar and beechwood pestle, 1960s Found in a country house in inland Sicily, good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Palermo, IT

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