mortars and pestles

Made:
1-300 CE

Small circular marble mortar, with a Greek and Coptic (?) inscription around rim, small matching pestle, with decorated metal band around handle, probably Egyptian, 1-300

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665001
Materials:
marble and metal
type:
mortars and pestles