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Japanese XL Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 1920s

About the Item

Japan; Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; Kitchen objects; Mortar & Pestle; 1920's; Craftsmanship; Patina; Rustic XL wooden mortar and pestle made in the 1920s in Japan. This piece is Japanese craftsmanship at its best. The natural asperities of the wood, the irregularities, dark circles, and cracks make all the charm of this unique piece. It is made from one and the same piece of monoxyle wood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GW21191stDibs: LU933428060812

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