Antique Renaissance Style Bronze Mortar with Putti Figures, Early 1900s, Set of 2

Details

Description

Antique and monumental mortar and pestle in solid cast bronze, weighing a substantial 5 kg. Crafted in the Renaissance/Baroque Revival … Read more Antique and monumental mortar and pestle in solid cast bronze, weighing a substantial 5 kg. Crafted in the Renaissance/Baroque Revival style, the body is finely decorated in bas-relief with a continuous scene of cherubs/children dancing and playing among the trees. It features a wavy upper edge and a splendid original dark patina.

Technical Details:

Subject: Mortar and pestle decorated in bas-relief (Renaissance/Baroque Revival style)

Manufacturer/Craft: Attributed to Artigianato Artistico Italiano

Period: Attributed to the early 1900s (Antique)

Materials: Solid cast bronze

Dimensions: 18 cm (Height) x 21.5 cm (Width) x 18.5 cm (Depth)

Weight: 5 kg

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Solid, heavy, and intact structure with an original, unpolished dark patina; complete with matching pestle.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

Shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. See less