Pestle and Mortar
Pestle and Mortar
Name/Title
Pestle and MortarEntry/Object ID
2025.1.997Description
Large stoneware pestle and mortar.Context
The pestle and mortar is arguably the first tool man used for food preparation. Dating back 40,000 years the pestle and mortar has been used to break down, grind and crush foods and medicines for thousands of years. The first mention is in oldest book known to humanity, the Indian Veda, some 3,000 years ago, then it's history can be traced through China, Egypt and the Bible. Archeology shows it was used in everyday cooking and religious ceremony by the Aztecs, the Romans and the Native Americans. The pestle and mortar has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes to the present day and the apothecaries sign is of a pestle mortar. Today it is regarded as the 'must have' accessory for any kitchen as being the tool which gives the highest quality flavour extraction, control over texture and versatility of any grinding tool.Cataloged By
Felix LamCategory
Domestic