- Número del objeto52/128
- DescripciónThis is a small wooden pestle which came from Devon. It was used for softening meat and powdering such substances as nuts and spices. It is made of lignum vitae.
- Descripción física1 pestle: wood [lignum vitae (see notes)] good condition
- Historia del archivoMERL miscellaneous note - // Lignum Vitae ['wood of life']: is the name of a West Indian and South American tree, the wood is valued for its hardness and durability //
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