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  • 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, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a rounded body with a square base and a flattened rim. A studded border patterns the top rim and raised elements at each corner add intrigue to the otherwise simple design. With minimalist appeal and natural textures, the mortar is fantastic as a decorative vessel or a tabletop planter...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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    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, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a tiered shape that transitions from a square base to a rounded top. Etched lines pattern the mortar on all sides except for the smoothed interior, where daily use has eroded the original texture over time. Used as a decorative vessel or tabletop planter...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    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 used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
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    Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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    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 used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
    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 used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
    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 used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

    Materials

    Limestone

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