Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Massive X-Large Granite Stone Mortar 17th Century

$2,750
£2,044.31
€2,393.23
CA$3,845.80
A$4,294.24
CHF 2,239.99
MX$52,804.13
NOK 28,271.52
SEK 26,616.65
DKK 17,853.47
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This Massive 17th-century granite mortar is an impressive and substantial piece, showcasing both functionality and artistry. Crafted from solid granite, its unique color palette and patina reflect centuries of use, giving it a rich historical character. The large proportions and robust construction indicate it was likely used for heavy-duty grinding, possibly in a European or Asian culinary or apothecary setting. Its aesthetic makes it a versatile decorative item, perfect for a console table, coffee table centerpiece, or a standalone statement piece on a stand. The smooth yet aged surface, along with its sculptural form, allows it to complement rustic, traditional, and even contemporary interiors. This one-of-a-kind mortar embodies both history and timeless craftsmanship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Diameter: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca 17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Condition with wear consistent with age and use. Some small chips inside.
  • Seller Location:
    Bonita Springs, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9771243334092

More From This Seller

View All
Very Large Granite Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique granite stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. This impressive piece has a great patina and character. It looks impress...
Category

Antique 16th Century French Urns

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. Earth tones accentuate the color layers of the marble. This piece has a great pa...
Category

Antique 16th Century Danish Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Pink Stone Mortar 17th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This French marble mortar is an impressive piece that blends historical craftsmanship with natural beauty. Its massive, solid form is enhanced by a rare and striking color palette, f...
Category

Antique 17th Century French Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large White Marble Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A very large and unique white marble mortar from the 16th century with sculpted side mascarons. This imposing piece has great patina and character. It looks impressive set in a coffe...
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Urns

Materials

Marble

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare and captivating relic of ancient craftsmanship – This Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar. Dating back to the 1st millennium B.C., it is an extraordinary artifa...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Primitive Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Marble Mortar 17th Century with Lid and Stylised Embossed Elements
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A large and unique stone mortar from the 17th century with beautiful embossed elements and lid.. This piece has a great patina and character. It looks impressive set in a coffee tabl...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Urns

Materials

Marble

You May Also Like

Early 20th Century Marble Mortar
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 20th century Mortar from the South of France. Beautifully crafted from black marble. A wonderful accent piece for a kitchen island or any table top.
Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar
Located in London, GB
A huge simple 18th C. Carved white marble mortar from Lleida. Nicely worn with light patination. Rare to find on this scale.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Marble Mortar
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
A Large Antique Stone Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large unique stone mortar from France, c. late 1800s. Heavy patina from age and use.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of granite, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The small mortar...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots an...

Materials

Granite

French 18th Century Marble Mortar
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th Century Marble Mortar
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Urns

Materials

Marble