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Fine Large 19th-century Hand-carved Chinese Elm Mortar
Colton Antiques
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Fine Large 19th-century Hand-carved Chinese Elm Mortar

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

An exceptional and large 19th-century Chinese elm mortar featuring a highly refined silhouette and wonderful original character. Its generous scale makes it a beautiful statement piece for use as a unique planter, a distinctive table base, or a standout accent in a hallway or garden room.

The mortar is defined by its solid, hand-carved construction from a single piece of dense, premium elm wood. It retains its authentic original finish, showcasing the natural textures, deep grain patterns, and rugged history characteristic of classic 19th-century utilitarian objects.

The piece is in excellent condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

* Width: 39 cm

* Depth: 34 cm

* Height: 33 cm

Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Mortar to the 19th Century.

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SA1138212
Dealers Internal Reference
049
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An exceptional and large 19th-century Chinese elm mortar featuring a highly refined silhouette and wonderful original character.
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Its generous scale makes it a beautiful statement piece for use as a unique planter, a distinctive table base, or a standout accent in a hallway or garden room.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures.
fig 1. Fine Large 19th-century Hand-carved Chinese Elm Mortar

The mortar is defined by its solid, hand-carved construction from a single piece of dense, premium elm wood. It retains its authentic original finish, showcasing the natural textures, deep grain patterns, and rugged history characteristic of classic 19th-century utilitarian objects.

The piece is in excellent condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

Width: 39 cm

Depth: 34 cm

Height: 33 cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138212
Dealers Internal Ref
049
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Archive I A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures.

Fine Large 19th-century Hand-carved Chinese Elm Mortar

Archive II A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View II
Archive III A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View III
Archive IV A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View IV
Archive V A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View V
Archive VI A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View VI
Archive VII A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures. View VII
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A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures.
Fine Large 19th-Century Hand-Carved Chinese Elm Mortar
Ref: SA1138212
A large hand-carved rustic mortar hollowed from a single block of natural brown elm wood with visible grain and aged fissures.
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FAQs

Historically used in rural Chinese households during the 19th century, large wooden mortars were carved from solid timber logs to crush grains, spices, and herbal remedies.

These mortars were typically hand-chiselled from dense, durable hardwoods such as northern elm, constructed from a single hollowed log section to withstand heavy repetitive pounding.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural shrinkage cracks, deep patina from age and oil contact, irregular hand-chiselled tool marks, and smooth wear along the interior base.

Position the vessel as a sculptural centrepiece on a kitchen island, use it as a hearthside log holder, or style it as a rustic vessel for decorative displays.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and keep away from direct heat sources to prevent excessive wood movement; apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber patina.
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