Mortar Pestle Lovely PatinaMortar and pestles are always such a fun item to collect as each one seems to gesture unique personality traits lending specific form as well as various patinas. This wonderful example sports a warm and inviting maple hue seemingly held captive by gentle graining in the wood. Two incised concentric circles gracing the front add plenty of distinctive character. The footed base has a dark and rich surface that lends dimension to the pestle counterpart.