Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle

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Object Name
Mortar and Pestle
Physical Description
metal, bronze (mortar material)
metal, bronze (pestle material)
metal, bronze (band material)
metal, bronze (foot material)
metal, bronze (lip material)
metal, bronze (overall material)
Measurements
mortar: 1 13/16 in x 2 1/4 in; 4.60375 cm x 5.715 cm
pestle: 4 in x 1 in; 10.16 cm x 2.54 cm
ID Number
MG.M-09446
catalog number
M-09446
accession number
227589
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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