A Continental Carved Stone Mortar

Likely Spanish or Italian, dated 1638, carved marble, with alternating carved figural decoration at each corner and central medallions, inscribed "Sagozino / Brusco / Sadopito" at rim.

4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Overall use and age wear, minor losses to decoration.