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A rare mid 17th century Italian (Rome) baroque apothecary mortar of small proportion. The grey Bardiglio marble tastefully carved with a bulbous shape and two small curly handles.
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Rare 17th Century Italian Baroque Marble Mortar

RH216

A rare mid 17th century Italian (Rome) baroque apothecary mortar of small proportion. The grey Bardiglio marble tastefully carved with a bulbous shape and two small curly handles.

Period

Rome, circa 1650

Materials

Marble

Condition

Good

Dimensions

Width:
20
cm
Height:
13
cm
Length:
cm

£ 1,400.00 GBP

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