Número del objeto
51/649
Descripción
This is a double ended pestle made of bronze. Pestles were used with mortars in the kitchen for powdering substances such as spices and nuts, or for softening meat before cooking.
Descripción física
1 pestle: metal [bronze]; fair condition
Historia del archivo
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 619. Brass pestle.' (It is inferred that the entry in Smith's catalogue is in reference to this particular pestle and that she is mistaken that the object is made of brass)
Fecha
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Periodo de producción
Nineteenth century
Nombre del objeto
Material