Vengai wood Mortar with Karungali pestle

Vengai wood Mortar with karungali pestle, hand turned wood single block carved heavy set, used in pooja rituals, weddings, seer, nalungu and other festivals as an auspicious ritualistic piece, as it symbolizes Godess Lakshmi and her Kataksh, abundance, a must have auspicious good luck charm for homes, offices etc

Note – Minor air cracks evident on one side (Refer last photo) which is a minor common imperfection in all wood articles, commensurate with age and antiquity but that doesn’t affect the overall charm and appeal of the piece

Dimensions
Mortar – 7.5 inches tall 7.15 inches wide
Pestle – 12.75 inches tall
Weight – 4.100 Kilograms

Provenance – R.M.S Chettiar family heirloom from Pattamangalam