Bronze mortar with pestle and shell decoration. Spanish School. 17th century. Cast bronze. Dimensions: 9 x 13 x 13 cm. Wide-mouthed mortar with alternating reliefs of shells and geometric elements, accompanied by a turned pestle. The marine ornamentation alludes to symbols of fertility and protection, very common in the material tradition of the 17th century. Its surface has an antique patina, accentuating the historical significance and aesthetic value of the piece, which combines everyday utility with symbolic weight within the production of Spanish bronzes.
