Solid, roughly ovoid creamy brown stone

SMG00208699

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Solid, roughly ovoid creamy brown stone, very smooth, with 2 flat sides, probably used as a pounder, no production details or provenance

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657179
Materials:
stone
Measurements:
length 84 mm
width 60 mm
depth 39 mm
type:
pounders

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