Ceramic and Wood Mortar and Pestle

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Ceramic and Wood Mortar and Pestle

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2012.4.4.ab

Description

Ceramic mortar on foot with golden rims and Rx + Bowl of Hygiea symbol in blue. The pestle is made of wood and has a porcelain end knob

Context

From Alan Strauss' 'A Collection of Mortar and Pestle Sets,' p.15: "One of the more satisfying aspects of collecting things is to acquire them from around the world. Mortar and pestle sets provide that opportunity. This collection includes examples from almost every part of the world."

Collection

Alan Strauss, R.Ph Collection

Category

apothecary tools and equipment
tools and equipment

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2012.4

Source or Donor

Alan Strauss, R.Ph.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Alan Strauss, R.Ph, 2012

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Herr Keramik

Date made

1988 - 2008

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mortar

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Length

3 in

Diameter

4-3/8 in

Dimension Description

Pestle

Length

8 in