Antique Indian Stone Mortar Bowl
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- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
Rustic Hand Carved Grinding Vessel
Product Description
These beautifully weathered antique Indian stone mortars were originally used in rural homes for grinding spices, herbs, grains and food ingredients by hand. Hand carved from solid stone, each piece has developed a wonderfully aged surface and organic texture through decades of everyday use, resulting in rich tonal variation and authentic timeworn character.
Today, these primitive vessels make striking decorative objects within modern rustic, wabi-sabi and organic interiors. Their sculptural form and tactile surface make them ideal as tabletop styling pieces, rustic planters, candle holders or decorative bowls for open shelving, kitchen islands and console displays.
Each mortar is entirely unique, with subtle differences in colour, shape, texture and proportions reflecting its handmade nature and historic use. The heavily worn finish, softened edges and aged patina are all part of the charm and authenticity of these one-of-a-kind antique pieces.
Variations
Please note that each antique and vintage item is unique. Variations in colour, patina, grain, texture, shape and size are all part of the natural beauty and character of these historic pieces. Crafted from natural materials and shaped by years of use, no two items will ever be exactly the same.
Where multiple similar examples are available, your piece will be selected at random from our collection. As every item varies slightly, we are unfortunately unable to provide images of the exact piece you will receive nor select a specific one for you - part of the charm of genuine antique and vintage sourcing is that each one has its own individual story and character.
Key Features
- Antique Indian stone mortar
- Hand carved solid stone construction
- Traditionally used for grinding spices and grains
- Beautiful aged patina and organic texture
- Primitive rustic decorative object
- Ideal as a planter, bowl or styling vessel
- Each piece entirely unique
- Perfect for wabi-sabi and organic modern interiors
- One-of-a-kind antique décor piece
Approximate Dimensions
Approximate size (varies) 7-12cm high and 13-16cm diameter
Parcel Delivery
We use Parcelforce to deliver our smaller items.
Courier Delivery – Furniture | bulky items | fragile items | heavy items
Delivery will take place via door-to-door courier an item is too large and heavy, long or fragile to be delivered in a parcel by any of the UK parcel providers.
This service is undertaken by a one-man delivery service.
Please be prepared to help to move the item from the van or lorry to just inside your door. When delivery takes place, it will be to just inside the threshold of your home only.
The courier will not be able to carry the furniture up or down steps to access your property.
You will need to supply a strong helper to assist on the day of delivery.
After the courier has left, you will need to remove the item from its packaging when present and carry it from your doorway into your home or garden.
Some items such as our dining tables flat packed for self-assembly. Many items of furniture require an element of self-assembly.
Delivery is added at the checkout - you will be able to view this charge before you pay.
Website orders for Scotland, Ireland, and
offshore Islands
Special quotation for deliveries is required for the following areas: Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and Islands as well as all other offshore UK islands.
For a delivery quotation to these areas please contact us for a shipping price via email at info@homebarnshop.co.uk.
We will need your full delivery address and postcode, and a full and complete summary of your shopping basket to enable us to provide you with a quotation.
International delivery
We are sorry we do not offer international delivery however we are happy to work with the shippers of our international clients.
Collection of your order from Home Barn.
All our stock is listed online and available for nationwide delivery.
We welcome collection of your orders from our shop in Marlow Buckinghamshire, however, please note that we do not allow customer or their couriers to collect bulky items, heavy items or furniture items from Home Barn.
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Items must be collected within 10 days of ordering.
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