Wooden pestle carved in one piece

Wooden pestle carved in one piece

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Wooden pestle carved in one piece
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Wooden pestle carved in one piece, with large bulbous grinding end, probably European, 1501-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A46015
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
length 355 mm
grinding end: diameter 90 mm
type:
pestles