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Pestle
Pestle
Pestle
Object name:
Pestle
Date:
43-409
Dimensions:
25 x 105 mm
Medium:
Marble
Object number:
C00947
Description
Cylindrical pistillum or pestle of marble, used for grinding flour in a "mortar" or large bowl with sides roughened to help grind down the wheat husks. Roman.