{"product_id":"antique-french-marble-mortar-and-pestle-hand-carved-stone-early-19th-century","title":"Hand-Carved Marble Mortar \u0026 Pestle | Antique French Stone Mortier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis French marble mortar has the kind of quiet presence that gives a kitchen a historic feel that is more layered and collected overall. The pale stone, softened edges and four carved lug handles give it real sculptural presence without trying to be decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in French as a mortier en marbre, this antique mortar was carved by hand from a single block of stone and likely dates from the early 19th century, possibly earlier. The uneven lugs, varied wall thickness and rougher hand-shaped surface are exactly what make it feel so good. It was made before perfect symmetry became the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marble has taken on a chalky, weathered patina from generations of use, with visible wear inside the bowl. The turned wooden pestle is a later companion, warm in tone and nicely suited to the piece. Set on a kitchen counter, island, sideboard or library shelf, it brings weight, texture and the feeling of something chosen with a very good eye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54862467105111,"sku":"DEC-138","price":587.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-marble-mortar-pestle-hand-carved-2.jpg?v=1788383829","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-marble-mortar-and-pestle-hand-carved-stone-early-19th-century","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}