Bidspirit auction | Mortar with pestle and inscriptions,

Mortar with pestle and inscriptions, Signed, European tradition, 18th century - Bronze. Measures 12 x 14 cm. Cylindrical mortar with two side handles and its accompanying pestle, decorated with horizontal moldings and engraved inscriptions including the date 1735 and the initials JDF. The composition strikes a balance between functionality and ornamentation, with well-defined volumes and a surface slightly patinated by use. The piece demonstrates solid craftsmanship, intended for grinding spices or medicinal substances, a common activity in domestic and pharmaceutical settings during this period. The presence of the date and initials, along with its formal typology, firmly places the piece within the European tradition of the 18th century, granting it significant documentary and utilitarian value.