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Mortar, probably mahogany, w/ circular base and slightly hourglass-shaped form. Molded rings around base and top w/ two incised lines at waist. Bottom has three shallow holes. Pestle probably maple. Milk bottle shape.
mortars (grinding tools)
pestles
cookware
maple (wood)
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
Mahogany
Maple
MORTAR & PESTLE
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
9.625 x 3 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.237AB
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