Object number
51/630
Collection
Description
Pestle made of lignum vitae and was used with a mortar for powdering substances such as spices and nuts, or for softening meat before cooking.
This pestle is made of lignum vitae and was probably used with a mortar for powdering substances such as spices and nuts, or for softening meat before cooking.
Physical description
1 pestle: wood [lignum vitae]; good condition dispite cracks
Archival history
No Lavinia Smith No. recorded
Object name
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Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_458.tif - High resolution image
