{"product_id":"mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-y-relieves-9-cm","title":"Bronze mortar with pestle and reliefs | 9 cm","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBronze mortar with decorated pestle\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 stands out for its small size and, especially, for the decorative work visible all over its exterior. The bowl measures \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x H6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the pestle has dimensions of \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 x 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe body features a wide mouth, a smooth interior surface, and a much more ornate exterior. Different \u003cstrong\u003ereliefs, textures, and circular medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e are distributed across it, creating a decoration that can be appreciated from different sides of the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pestle maintains that same ornamental intent: its handle is covered in reliefs and ends in a widened tip, traditionally used to exert pressure and crush the ingredients contained in the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mortar and pestle therefore form a complete set. Their small size also makes them easy to display in a cabinet, on a shelf, on a sideboard, or alongside other traditional utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you are interested in exploring similar pieces, Cositas Antiguas currently has a \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\"\u003especific collection of bronze mortars and pestles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring different examples with varying sizes and decorations. \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 is to \u003cstrong\u003emanually grind, crush, and mix different substances\u003c\/strong\u003e through the repeated action of the pestle against the inside of the bowl. In a domestic setting, it has been used to process spices, herbs, and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design of the set responds directly to this function. The bowl keeps the contents concentrated inside, while the pestle allows for applying pressure and controlled strikes to reduce or mix the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this instance, beyond its original function, it is of interest as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative and collectible object\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially due to the quantity of reliefs present on both the bowl and the pestle itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor those wishing to compare different formats, the store also has a \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-antiguo-exclusivo-y-unico?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 x H11 cm bronze mortar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with notably larger proportions than this 9 cm example. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou can also view this other \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-antigua-artesanal?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e17 cm bronze mortar with pestle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which allows for comparing different dimensions and designs within this same type of utensil. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eExterior reliefs and ornate pestle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the aspects that most distinguishes this mortar is that the decoration is not limited to a small area on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe exterior combines a textured surface with \u003cstrong\u003ecircular medallions and different relief elements\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photographs show different motifs depending on the side from which the piece is observed, although it would not be prudent to assign them a specific meaning without additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pestle also receives detailed decorative treatment. Repeated reliefs appear along its body, in addition to several widenings and a rounded finial at the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis type of object can be integrated into a broader collection of metals. In that case, the \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/collections\/bronce-cobres-metales?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebronze, copper, and metal section of Cositas Antiguas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings together mortars along with other utensils and metal objects. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTechnical characteristics of the mortar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\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\u003eConfirmed material:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortar measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x H6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePestle measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 x 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e circular bowl with an open mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e circular and raised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e textured and decorated with different reliefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e medallions and other embossed motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth surface relative to the exterior, with visible signs of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePestle:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate and ornamented with reliefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal function:\u003c\/strong\u003e manual grinding, crushing, and mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent possible use:\u003c\/strong\u003e decoration and collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA small mortar for decoration and collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt just \u003cstrong\u003e9 cm wide and 6 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a piece that does not require much space to be displayed. It can be placed on an accent table, inside a cabinet, or arranged as part of a composition with other metal objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo create a small set of mortars of different proportions, it can also be visually combined with larger examples. At Cositas Antiguas, for example, there is a listed \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 pestle with a diameter of 12.5 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, compared to the 9 cm of the example presented here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlthough its type corresponds to a traditionally functional utensil, as it is a second-hand piece, \u003cstrong\u003eI would not affirm its current suitability for food contact without prior verification\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the product listing, it is safer to present it currently as a decorative and collectible object, while explaining what the practical function of this type of mortar was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the mortar made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe confirmed material is \u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the pestle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The set is made up of the mortar and its separate pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are its measurements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mortar measures \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 9 x H6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and the pestle \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 x 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat were these types of mortars used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMortars are traditionally used to manually grind, crush, and mix different substances using a pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used today for preparing food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts current suitability for food contact has not been verified. Therefore, we present it primarily as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative and collectible piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFree shipping to mainland Spain and Portugal; islands excluded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Cositas Antiguas S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075807990107,"sku":"A-247.10","price":27.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1133\/4989\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-16at11.23.21.jpg?v=1789550934","url":"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/en\/products\/mortero-de-bronce-con-maja-y-relieves-9-cm","provider":"Cositas Antiguas – La Guadaña, Anticuarios Online en Jerez , vender antigüedades, muebles antiguos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}