University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/333
Description
This is a stone mortar, a domestic object used in conjunction with a pestle, commonly to grind spices. The side of this mortar is badly cracked. It was used at Pangbourne, Berkshire.
Physical description
1 mortar; stone; fair/ poor condition: badly cracked
Object name
Mortar
Material
Stone
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : food preparation
Spice
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1740.tif - High resolution image