An Indian turned ivory mortar with silver mounts
Indo-Portuguese, probably Gujarat, 17th century
With a wonderful patina created through ages of use and handeling. It is - since the piece was intended to be used - likely that the silver mounts have been altered or replaced to some extend.
H. 9.5 x Diam. 9.8 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, Portugal
Exhibited:
Drents Museum, Assen, Microkosmos – The World in a Wunderkammer, 6 September 2025 - 1 March 2026
With a wonderful patina created through ages of use and handeling. It is - since the piece was intended to be used - likely that the silver mounts have been altered or replaced to some extend.
H. 9.5 x Diam. 9.8 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, Portugal
Exhibited:
Drents Museum, Assen, Microkosmos – The World in a Wunderkammer, 6 September 2025 - 1 March 2026
Part of the Indian Ocean collection.
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