{"product_id":"antique-mortar","title":"Antique French Apothecary Mortar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSourced in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvignon, France by Atelier Terrell \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Antique \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Handmade in France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e12\"W x 12\"D x 7\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of French craftsmanship that was made to be used — and has become something beautiful to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-selected in Provence, this early 19th-century French apothecary mortar is carved from richly veined gray marble, with a substantial form and beautifully aged surface. Its distinctive four-lobed shape and gracefully formed pouring spout reflect the thoughtful craftsmanship once found in objects made for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally used by apothecaries to prepare medicines, botanicals, and other remedies, this mortar carries a quiet connection to another era. Today, its sculptural shape and natural marble make it just as compelling displayed on a kitchen counter, console, or open shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marble's veining and softly weathered surface give the piece a sense of depth and character that can only come with age. No two areas of the stone are quite alike, and the variations throughout are part of what makes this such a distinctive object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose this mortar because it sits beautifully between function and sculpture. It has a history and purpose of its own, but its form is timeless enough to feel completely at home in a contemporary interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails at a Glance: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichly veined gray marble \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFour-lobed sculptural form with pouring spout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 19th-century French \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· From Provence, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: As an antique piece, this mortar is offered in its existing condition and may reflect the passage of time through signs of age, use, and previous handling, including repairs, natural movement, cracks, scratches, small losses, and surface variation. These qualities are part of its character and history rather than considered defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee Terms and Conditions for information about Shipping and Returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Terrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52036759388450,"sku":"1156","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5567\/6962\/files\/IMG_2131.png?v=1787866963","url":"https:\/\/atelierterrell.com\/products\/antique-mortar","provider":"Atelier Terrell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}