Solid black stone pounder resembling axe-head in shape

Solid black stone pounder resembling axe-head in shape

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Solid black stone pounder resembling axe-head in shape
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Solid black stone pounder resembling axe-head in shape, probably not European

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657153
Materials:
stone
Measurements:
length 113 mm
width 58 mm
depth 30 mm
type:
pounders

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