Mortar and Pestle

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Mortar and Pestle

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.11.3

Description

Highly decorated mortar has four incised scenes depicting a king-like figure engaged with a variety of people and animals.

Category

apothecary tools and equipment
tools and equipment

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.11

Source or Donor

John Bilyi

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of John Bilyi, 1995

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Region

North Africa

Continent

Africa

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mortar

Height

3-5/16 in

Diameter

4-3/16 in

Dimension Description

Pestle

Length

5-3/8 in

Exhibition

Grinding Stone to Art Object: The Mortar and Pestle from the Renaissance to the Present