Object number
58/43/1-2
Description
Nothing is known of the origins of this pestle and mortar, which are believed to date from the mid-nineteenth century. The mortar is stone, and the pestle is stone with a wooden handle, stamped 'No.10'. They were probably used for powdering substances such as spices and nuts.
Physical description
1 pestle and mortar; stone and wood
Production date
1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31
Production period
Mid-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2324.tif - High resolution image
