French Late Renaissance Bronze Mortar and Pestle buddha Formerly a cornice from a

Formerly a cornice from a large collection of silver display cabinets from a palace in India

Friedrich Martin von Reibisch (German

flanking fish insignia

case and one drawer base

French Late Renaissance Bronze Mortar and Pestle buddha Formerly a cornice from aDETAILS This large antique mortar and pestle reflect a form common to the 16th century. The mortar was formed with a flared rim that displays raised, beaded details, and slightly extended base. The body displays raised vertical, ridged bars alternating with mascarons, surrounding the piece. It makes a great addition to a mortar collection, and an attractive accessory. PLACE OF ORIGIN France Europe DATE Late 16th century DIMENSIONS Width 6. 25 Depth 6.