There is a certain gravitas to a well-made mortar and pestle, and this vintage solid stone piece embodies it with timeless authority. Carved from dense granite and weighing an impressive 7 pounds 7 ounces, it is as much a sculptural object as it is a culinary tool.
The bowl measures 6.5” wide by 4” high, its smooth interior and gently weathered surface bearing the quiet character of use. The pestle, perfectly balanced, rests naturally in hand—ready to coax fresh herbs, spices, or aromatics into richly perfumed blends. Beyond its function, the piece carries an aesthetic resonance: a weighty presence that lends rustic sophistication to kitchen counters, open shelving, or even as an apothecary accent in a study.
Whether employed in the preparation of traditional recipes, styled as part of a curated tablescape, or admired purely for its enduring materiality, this granite mortar & pestle will remain steadfast through generations.
Details:
Vintage solid stone mortar & pestle
Bowl measures: 6.5” W x 4” H
Weight: 7 lb 7 oz
Material: Granite stone
Condition: Vintage patina consistent with age and use
A piece that is as utilitarian as it is decorative, it evokes the simple luxury of enduring craftsmanship.
There is a certain gravitas to a well-made mortar and pestle, and this vintage solid stone piece embodies it with timeless authority. Carved from dense granite and weighing an impressive 7 pounds 7 ounces, it is as much a sculptural object as it is a culinary tool.
The bowl measures 6.5” wide by 4” high, its smooth interior and gently weathered surface bearing the quiet character of use. The pestle, perfectly balanced, rests naturally in hand—ready to coax fresh herbs, spices, or aromatics into richly perfumed blends. Beyond its function, the piece carries an aesthetic resonance: a weighty presence that lends rustic sophistication to kitchen counters, open shelving, or even as an apothecary accent in a study.
Whether employed in the preparation of traditional recipes, styled as part of a curated tablescape, or admired purely for its enduring materiality, this granite mortar & pestle will remain steadfast through generations.
Details:
Vintage solid stone mortar & pestle
Bowl measures: 6.5” W x 4” H
Weight: 7 lb 7 oz
Material: Granite stone
Condition: Vintage patina consistent with age and use
A piece that is as utilitarian as it is decorative, it evokes the simple luxury of enduring craftsmanship.
