Name/Title
MortarEntry/Object ID
2014.01.148Description
Highly decorated mortar. Bowl is carved with figures of two spiders, handles comprised of two small children, and geometric/rectangular shapes around the edges. One child has a closed mouth, hands folded together. The other child has an open mouth, hands apart one above the other, with an X on its belly. Stands on a base with four spiders holding the bowl, and standing on a rectangular open pedestal carved with diamond shaped decorationsContext
Used when grinding spices and herbs for cookingDimensions
Dimension Notes
H: 36 cm W: 44 cm D (base): 15 cm
