Chinese Mortar or Grinding Vessel
Product ID: A1009-055
$2,495.00
About this piece
A stone bowl with thick walls and no patience for decoration.
Chinese stonecutters of Shandong Province made this mortar or grinding vessel in stone, dated in the record to the 18th century or earlier. Stone mortars were commonly used for grinding grain, spices and medicinal ingredients. This one is a stout, slightly tapered cylinder with a deep round bowl cut into the top and a flat bottom. The surface is pitted and grey, with chisel marks still visible and a few darker flecks.
About 18 inches tall and wide. Heavy enough to anchor a patio, a shelf, or an argument.
