Vijzel en stamper (2) – Brons – Bronze mortar

Hispano-Moorish bronze mortar (Mortero Gótico) with a beautiful dark patina. Mortars of this type have their origins in the twelfth century, and possibly earlier. This mortar was made in the 15th-16th century in Portugal or Spain. Many influences from the early Islamic mortars. The mortar has the original pestle. The mortar is 100% in condition Location: Andalusian Spain Height: 9cm, Diameter: 15 cm, Weight: 2284 grams Pestle: Length: 17.5 cm Width 3.5 cm Weight: 489 grams https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l5d7f/creativeref:1101l154331/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelbackmanltd.com%2Fobject%2Fhispano-moresque-bronze-mortar%2F Iam a registered antique and fine art dealer based in the Netherlands. And can guarantee with my expertise and knowledge that this object is authentic. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. MatuAntiques