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Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s

$371.42

£276.45

€310

CA$508.76

A$565.85

CHF 295.47

MX$6,885.80

NOK 3,773.60

SEK 3,538.97

DKK 2,359.92

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Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s Elegant octagonal agate mortar and pestle with a smooth surface. Likely used (originally) for crafting perfumes, or in chemistry blends. Can be used in the kitchen for grinding or crushing any kind of seeds, herbs or spices. The purple semi-translucent stone reveals warm, rosy hues under sunlight. The piece bears subtle marks of its past, with fine white streaks visible on two sides of the base (visible on the photos). Very delicate object ! Mortar Dimensions : Width and Length : 8cm Height : 3,5cm Pestle Length : 8cm

Dimensions:

Height: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Agate,Carved,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

ROUEN, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9230242668682

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