Vintage Hand-Turned Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950

Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle. Display it on your kitchen island or in a bookcase and just gaze upon its beauty This is a great old piece of folk art to add to your kitchen decor and would work well for everyday kitchen use too, crush aromatic herbs and spices, imagine it's history and enjoy the rustic flavor it adds to your home. Total height with pestle: 10" Mortar is 5" H x 3" D. Pestle is 5"5 Hx 1"5D. It is in wonderful vintage condition, nice patina, nice feel or organic modern wood and texture . Italy, 1950.