EXTRA LARGE antique French bronze mortar and pestle

♥ DESCRIPTION This massive antique bronze mortar and pestle is a true marvel due to its incredible size, making it a rarity to find. One side is adorned with a masculine face, while the other features a coat of arms. This piece once served as an apothecary mortar, where herbs and substances were ground and mixed for medicinal purposes. It’s so large that it could easily double as a champagne bucket. The quality of this piece is exceptional. It’s very heavy. ♥ DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ♥ – Mortar: Top Diameter: 10″ Bottom Diameter: 7″ Height: 7″ Weight: Approx. 14.8 lbs – Pestle: Length: 14″ Weight: Approx. 4 lbs ♥ CONDITION ♥ This mortar and pestle is in very good condition given its advanced age. Please examine the photos for a closer look.