Antique large stone mortar and pestle

A massive stone mortar weighing 8300 grams, which bears clear traces of many years of use. The natural stone has a beautiful, soft cream color with a slight hint of yellow. It has a natural patina, which gives it character and authenticity.

It includes a wooden pestle that matches the mortar perfectly and bears the marks of honest workmanship. The whole thing looks robust, but at the same time very aesthetic - it is a piece that will definitely not go unnoticed on the kitchen counter.

This is a truly exceptional and beautiful piece. We usually come across small mortars, often without a pestle - we managed to find this large piece with the original pestle by pure luck.

It has immense charm and practical value. Thanks to its universal light color and timeless look, it naturally fits into any interior - whether you place it in the kitchen or let it stand out as a decorative solitaire on a shelf or countertop.

The mortar is solid, heavy and fully functional, with a beautiful natural patina befitting its age and use. Ideal for lovers of old kitchen tools, the French countryside and things with soul.

How would we use it? Of course, primarily for crushing herbs, spices, garlic or coarse salt, exactly as it has been done for generations. But we can also imagine it as a striking decorative element in the kitchen, summer kitchen or on an open shelf, where it will give the space an authentic and rustic atmosphere.

Dimensions: Ø inner bowl 17 cm, W 25 cm, H 14.5 cm, distance between opposite corners 31 cm