Mid-20th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Mortar - 4"

This mid-20th-century terracotta mortar embodies rustic elegance with its richly variegated green-glazed exterior, creating a striking contrast against the unglazed, earthy interior. Designed with a classic, charming quadrilobe form, it is a testament to the beauty of simplicity and traditional craftsmanship. This mortar offers a glimpse into the culinary practices of French rural kitchens while maintaining decorative appeal. The contrasting unglazed interior, rather rare as glaze typically serves cleaning purposes, enhances its visual appeal.

Showing only gentle signs of genuine use, especially on the inside, the mortar evokes years of pressing garlic or basil for traditional Provençal pesto. Perfect for a kitchen display or as a catchall on a sideboard, it can also be used as a rustic serving piece for nuts or olives.