RARE! Coiled Snake Mortar & Pestle! White Clay/Sandstone Serpent Viper Asclepius

Description

Beautiful,
UNIQUE,
RARE,
Vintage
Coiled Snake Mortar & Pestle! White Clay / Sandstone molded with a Serpent / Viper wrapped around it, reminiscent of the mythical Aesculapius /
Asclepius! I haven't seen anything else quite like this!
It is believed that this was found in Israel, Egypt, or in the Middle East!
A wonderful COLLECTIBLE of
apothecary
and primitive
HISTORY! Will look nice on display
! Great for collectors and as a gift for someone else to start or bolster their collection
!
I have other rare items, just as unique, please take a look at all my listings!
Please refer to my photos for condition. Consider this to be AS IS, however I have inspected closely. There are signs of wear or age, chips. Considering the age, it's a beautiful piece.
On the item, no insignias or identifying marks were identified
.
Meas. Approx.  mortar: 3" x 3" / pestle: 3.75" x 1.25"
Item code: 07271431
Please refer to my photos for condition.
Shipping is within the CONTINENTAL US ONLY.
Please see description above and look at the photo's for a full description
Auctions do not include items in the background.
All sales are final. I do not accept returns. Please read the listing carefully, and if you have any concerns at all, please ask BEFORE you bid.
I ONLY accept Paypal at this time.
I only ship on Mondays. All items bought on Friday and paid for by Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Please keep checking back. My father, a pharmacist, passed away and we are listing his antique collection.  My whole family is listing on Ebay.
Thank you for looking – Happy Bidding!