Mortar and Pestle

Name/Title

Mortar and Pestle

Entry/Object ID

69.179a-b

Description

Footed mortar with wide mouth and base. The stem is so thin that the piece looks like a goblet. Pestle has knobs on each end.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1830

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

69.179.a-b

Dimensions

Height

6-1/4 in

Diameter

4-3/16 in

Dimension Notes

Mortar: Bottom Diameter: 4.188 inches Top Diameter: 5 inches Pestle: Height: 11 inches Width: 2.375 inches

Parts

Count

1

Parts

1 mortar, 1 pestle

Material

Cast iron