Mortar and pestle
Manufacturer
Unidentified makerMaterial
wood
ironDimensions
Overall: 7 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. ( 18.7 x 20 cm )Creation Date
circa 1750 – 1850Description
Turned wood or treenware with beaded body and incised lines on foot; wrought iron nails reinforce foot; separate interior bottom piece moves vertically within mortar cavity.Provenance
Collection of New-York Historical Society
Kitchen Artifact ID
INV.938ab