Igneous (Volcanic) Rock Molcajete

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Igneous (Volcanic) Rock Molcajete

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.2.35

Description

Igneous volcanic rock molcajete, mortar and pestle, Mexico, 19th-20th century

Context

This unusual household mortar rests on three feet, and the design of its small, tear-shaped pestle allows the used to hold it comfortably in the palm [Michael Brody, 2005.]

Collection

Harry I. Darr Collection

Category

tools and equipment

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.2

Source or Donor

Harry I. Darr

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

County

Mexico

Region

Central America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pestle

Height

2-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Molcajete

Height

3-3/8 in

Width

6-3/16 in

Exhibition

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