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157 - Set of three mortars and a pestle; 18th–19th centuries.
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€220 - 350Sale fees
Set of three mortars and a pestle; 18th–19th centuries. Marble, stone, and alabaster. Wooden mallet. Measurements: 12 x 15 x 16 cm. Provenance: Family legacy of Ramon Martí Alsina and Ricard Martí Aguiló. Archaeological collection formed from the 1950s by successive generations of the family, through acquisitions in European galleries and auction houses. Lot consisting of three mortars, carved from solid blocks, all with four ridges for a secure grip.The antiquity of mortars is very well documented in some works of ancient literature, such as the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, which dates to 1550 B.C. and is considered one of the oldest medical texts from Ancient Egypt. It is also mentioned in the Old Testament, and the Roman poet Juvenal refers to it in writings about the preparation of medicines.
Auction details
9th November - Private Collection: The Martí Alsina Legacy IAuction house
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