18 - A very beautiful mortar made of molded red porphyry, with chiseled and gilded bronze. The lid features a fleur-de-lis handle, and the body is adorned with a frieze of openwork interlacing, embellished with clusters of fruit. It rests on a circular base supported by four putti riding dolphins, joined by garlands of reeds and rushes.

A very beautiful mortar made of molded red porphyry, with chiseled and gilded bronze. The lid features a fleur-de-lis handle, and the body is adorned with a frieze of openwork interlacing, embellished with clusters of fruit. It rests on a circular base supported by four putti riding dolphins, joined by garlands of reeds and rushes. Paris. 19th century. The mortar: Italy, probably 18th century H_36 cm W_26 cm (Minor imperfections on the inside) Expert: Stéphane PEPE Expert: Stephane PEPE