[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
51/649
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
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.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 pestle: metal [bronze]; fair condition
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
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)
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
[nb-NO]Production period[nb-NO]
Nineteenth century
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