{"product_id":"16th-or-17th-c-spanish-renaissance-bronze-mortar-and-pestle-ribbed-fin-judaica-antiquity","title":"16th or 17th C? Spanish Renaissance Bronze Mortar and Pestle Ribbed Fin Judaica Antiquity","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an exceptional, museum-grade 16th to 17th-century Spanish Renaissance (Hispano-Moresque) cast bronze or heavy brass alloy miniature mortar and pestle set. This highly sought-after form features a distinct flared, bucket-shaped body typical of early Western European metalwork. The exterior wall is intricately cast with multiple prominent vertical cooling fins (ribs), flanked by bands of deeply hand-stamped, punched crescent or C-scroll field punch work running in vertical columns down the seams and lower waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece exhibits an integrated, singular pierced loop handle on one side, holding an early iron or heavy metal split-ring wire loop for suspension—a classical design trait of early portable apothecary or household spice vessels. It retains an incredible, authentic, untouched dark olive-gold aged patina with rich under-layers of historical oxidation, minor copper verdigris traces on the underside base, and deep surface compression from centuries of honest handling. The matching baluster-form pestle shows an early hand-turned center flange ring and bulbous ends, displaying corresponding historical wear and strike-pitting on the grinding surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spain \/ Southern Western Europe (Hispano-Moresque Style)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1550–1650 (Late 16th to Early 17th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast Bell Metal Bronze \/ Heavy Brass Alloy, Iron Wire Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 lb 9.9 oz (Total combined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMortar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.5\" High x 2.3\" Top Rim Diameter; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePestle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4.25\" Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from J. Greenstein auction house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly European Cast Bronze Mortars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Robert Kopany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage \u0026amp; Plate Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e See pages 74–79, detailing Western European (Iberian and French) Renaissance vertical-ribbed varieties featuring punched decorative scrollwork matrices and singular suspension loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent As-Found Historical Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This set features a completely untouched original patina with highly desirable authentic surfaces. No modern cleanings, polishings, or structural alterations have been performed. Minor historic pitting, typical casting flaws from primitive sand-casting methods, surface tool scars, and expected internal basin wear consistent with 400+ years of age. The split ring on the handle is stable and historically accurate to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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