Object number
51/649
Collection
Description
A double ended pestle made of bronze. Pestles were used with mortars in the kitchen for powdering substances such as spices and nuts.
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.
Physical description
1 pestle: metal [bronze]; fair condition
Archival history
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)
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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