Green Ceramic Mortar and Pestle

Object/Artifact

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Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Name/Title

Green Ceramic Mortar and Pestle

Entry/Object ID

2025.12.21

Description

A green-glazed ceramic mortar and a wooden pestle. The mortar has a side handle like a mug. This Coricidin mortar and pestle was made in honor of Cosmas and Damian, famous historical pharmacists from 350 AD.

Collection

Mortar and Pestles, Tom Reed Collection

Category

Mortar and Pestle, Mortar & Pestle

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

4 in

Dimension Notes

Including the side handle the width is 5.25 inches.

Color

Green

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Donation