N° d'objet
51/649
Description
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.
Description physique
1 pestle: metal [bronze]; fair condition
Historique d'archive
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)
Date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Période de création
Nineteenth century
Nom d'objet
Matériel
