{"product_id":"vintage-brass-mortar-pestle-3-bowl-condiment-spice-dish-server-set-6","title":"Vintage Brass Mortar Pestle \u0026 3 Bowl Condiment Spice Dish Server Set 6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage brass tabletop service set includes a turned pedestal mortar with a matching contoured pestle alongside a three-bowl (trefoil) condiment dish with an integrated central loop handle and three small brass serving spoons. Displaying warm golden metallic tones, smooth lathe-turned contours, and seam-soldered brass bowl joinery, this functional ensemble bridges traditional culinary craft and decorative metal art. It serves as an ideal sculptural accent for Global Eclectic, Modern Rustic, or Wabi-Sabi interior themes—perfectly placed on a kitchen open shelf, dining credenza, or bar cart setup.\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Artistic Background\u003cbr\u003eRooted in South Asian apothecary and culinary traditions, this set highlights two classical domestic brassware forms. The pedestal mortar and pestle feature traditional lathe-spun profile rings and a flared lip, modeled after traditional grinding vessels (khal dasta). The trefoil condiment dish features three spherical brass bowls joined around an arched wire loop handle, accompanied by custom small brass spice spoons (masala spoons). Both pieces showcase sand-casting, metal turning, and hand-soldering methods typical of mid-to-late 20th-century artisan brass foundries.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eBoth primary brass structures maintain solid physical stability, resting level on flat surfaces. The solid brass exhibits a soft vintage patina with minor tarnish toning, gentle surface oxidation specks inside the mortar interior and bowl basins, and light handling wear consistent with age and display. The three small brass spoons remain bound together and functional, and all soldered joints on the trefoil dish handle are secure.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003ePedestal Mortar: Height: 3.2 inches | Diameter: 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eMatching Pestle: Length: 3.8 inches\u003cbr\u003e3-Bowl Spice Dish: Height: 2.5 inches | Width: 6.0 inches | Depth: 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eBrass Spoons (Set of 3): Included\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Solid\/Moderate (dense cast brass construction)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049596285214,"sku":"BA-0522","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8423134084_lwyi.jpg?v=1790371653","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-brass-mortar-pestle-3-bowl-condiment-spice-dish-server-set-6","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}