Roman Marble Mortar and Pestle

Roman Marble Mortar and Pestle, ca. 1st Century AD. A rare example of an intact Roman mortar and pestle. The bowl is of shallow spherical form with four handles and a thumb shaped grinding pestle. General earthen encrustation. Exceptional condition. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 141, 5 January 2005, lot 750. Dia. 8 1/2" to handles, Pestle 3" (21.6 cm and 7.6 cm)..