Ceramic pestle

Ceramic pestle, China

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A132614
Materials:
wood and pottery
Measurements:
length 103 mm
diameter 39 mm
type:
pestles
credit:
Findlay, A G

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