Marble pounder, possibly from Canada

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Marble pounder, possibly from Canada

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Marble pounder, possibly from Canada
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Marble pounder, possibly from Canada

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A28752
Materials:
marble
Measurements:
diameter 85 mm
height 143 mm
type:
pounders

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