{"product_id":"mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-decoracion-tradicional","title":"Bronze mortar and pestle | Traditional decoration","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBronze mortar with pestle for decoration\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ebronze mortar with pestle\u003c\/strong\u003e retains the shape of a traditional utensil used for generations for the manual tasks of crushing and mixing. The vessel measures \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 x 12.5 x H9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is accompanied by a pestle measuring \u003cstrong\u003e21.5 x 4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts body features a wide circular mouth, smooth inner walls, and a slightly marked base. On the exterior, there are two small lateral elements, while the surface retains various marks, stains, and variations characteristic of its previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pestle has a significant presence relative to the size of the vessel. Its long body ends in a widened tip, designed precisely to exert pressure and pound the products placed inside the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe currently propose this piece \u003cstrong\u003efor decoration and collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in kitchens, display cabinets, sideboards, or compositions with other traditional utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWithin Cositas Antiguas you can continue browsing the \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/collections\/bronce-cobres-metales\/almirez?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection of bronze mortars and pestles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where different formats and decorations of this same typology appear. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat was a bronze mortar used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe traditional function of a mortar was to \u003cstrong\u003emanually crush, grind, and mix different substances\u003c\/strong\u003e through the action of the pestle against the interior of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn a domestic setting, it could be used to work with ingredients such as \u003cstrong\u003espices, seeds, herbs, garlic, or other products that needed to be crushed\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type was also used in pharmacies and other fields where it was necessary to reduce or mix substances by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shape of the vessel helps keep the contents concentrated inside, while the pestle allows for repeated pounding and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis principle explains the difference between the two pieces: the mortar acts as the work vessel and the \u003cstrong\u003epestle functions as the tool that exerts pressure and grinding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo compare proportions, a \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-y-relieves-9-cm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9 cm bronze mortar with pestle and reliefs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which is considerably smaller and features a completely different exterior decoration, is also listed in the shop. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom functional utensil to decorative object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this listing, it is important to distinguish between its historical use and the use we propose today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis mortar \u003cstrong\u003eis no longer intended as a utensil for food preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e, but rather as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative and collectible piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its current suitability for food contact has not been verified, and no analysis of the material's state for culinary use has been performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a decoration, it can be placed on a countertop, sideboard, shelf, or inside a display cabinet. Its size of \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e allows it to have a presence without taking up too much space, while the 21.5 cm long pestle visually reinforces the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also form part of a collection of mortars of different sizes. At Cositas Antiguas, you can find, for example, another \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/products\/mortero-antiguo-de-bronce-con-maja-original?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebronze mortar with 12.5 cm diameter pestle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, although it has different measurements and characteristics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBronze, signs of use, and a long pestle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisually, this piece stands out for the simplicity of its vessel compared to the length of the pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mortar features a surface of golden and ochre tones, with \u003cstrong\u003esmall dark marks, spots, and surface variations\u003c\/strong\u003e visible especially around the rim and in some inner areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pestle also retains signs of use. Its lower end widens to create a larger contact surface, while the upper end terminates in a rounded finial that makes it easy to identify the grip area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI do not attribute these marks to a specific era, nor do I call them \"original patina,\" as we do not have sufficient information about previous treatments, cleanings, or interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e mortar with pestle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed material:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortar dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 x 12.5 x H9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePestle dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e21.5 x 4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVessel shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e circular, with an open mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e circular and slightly protruding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSides:\u003c\/strong\u003e two small visible protruding elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePestle:\u003c\/strong\u003e elongated, with a widened lower end and rounded upper finial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal function:\u003c\/strong\u003e manual crushing, grinding, and mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edecoration and collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisible condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e marks, small irregularities, and surface darkening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA traditional object for decorating kitchens and collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlthough it has lost its practical purpose here, the shape of the mortar still immediately explains what it was designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes it an especially suitable piece for a \u003cstrong\u003etraditionally inspired kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a display cabinet with household utensils, a sideboard, or a collection dedicated to bronze objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also be combined with mortars of other proportions, such as the \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-antiguo-con-maja-original-autentica?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebronze mortar with 12.5 cm and 7.5 cm height pestle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating a composition of different shapes and sizes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was this type of mortar used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, it served to \u003cstrong\u003ecrush, grind, and mix substances\u003c\/strong\u003e through the manual action of the pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the pestle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The set consists of the mortar and a \u003cstrong\u003e21.5 x 4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the mortar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 x 12.5 x H9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for cooking today?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not present it for food use. Its current purpose is \u003cstrong\u003edecorative and collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e, as its suitability for food contact has not been verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe confirmed material is \u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFree shipping to the Spanish mainland and Portugal, islands excluded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Cositas Antiguas S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54167665246555,"sku":"A-248.3","price":59.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1133\/4989\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-23at09.10.00_1.jpg?v=1791969136","url":"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/en\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-decoracion-tradicional","provider":"Cositas Antiguas – La Guadaña, Anticuarios Online en Jerez , vender antigüedades, muebles antiguos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}