Heavy Brass Mortar & Pestle
DimensionsMortar dimensions: 11.2 x 13.1 cm
Other (base diameter): 9.5 cm
Other (pestle dimensions): 3.4 x 17.3 cm
Other (base diameter): 9.5 cm
Other (pestle dimensions): 3.4 x 17.3 cm
Credit LinePurchase, with support from the Volunteer Committee, 2012
Object number2012.011.076
Label TextPharmaceutical mortar and pestles were used to crush ingredients to make powders for medical use. Powders could be mixed together to create a prescription or administered by doctors to speed up absorption. It is likely that this mortar and pestle was used for pharmaceutical purposes.
NameMortar, Pharmaceutical
