Lot 0036A

Miniature Byzantine Bronze Mortar + Pestle, ex-Bonhams

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Miniature Byzantine Bronze Mortar + Pestle, ex-Bonhams

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Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 10th century CE. A charming miniature cast bronze mortar and pestle, perhaps used for grinding medicines. The mortar has four vertical ribs over the body, while the pestle is of square cross-section with a loop terminal. Size: 1.55" H (3.9 cm)

This mortar and pestle hammered for GBP 625 ($803.09) at Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge Antiquities Auction (May 8, 2013, lot 268): https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20667/lot/268/?category=results&length=90&page=3

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge Antiquities Auction (May 8, 2013, lot 268); ex-private United Kingdom collection, acquired in the 1960s by the owner's late husband

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Condition

Beautiful dark green patina. Nice preservation of form with slight bending to mortar body.

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Miniature Byzantine Bronze Mortar + Pestle, ex-Bonhams

Name: Miniature Byzantine Bronze Mortar + Pestle, ex-Bonhams
SKU: 65201073
Price: 900 USD
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