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Mortar with Pestle

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Description

A mortar is a traditional household item made of wood and used for pounding and grinding grains. The pestle (kelsap) is made from dense hardwood, carefully dried in the shade. Its upper part has a diameter of 10 cm and tapers gradually over 26 cm. The middle section (14 cm long) features a 4 cm indentation, making it comfortable to grip. The lower part is rounded, tapering to a 5 cm diameter at the end.
The end of the pestle is worn down from repeated use, and the upper part is cracked and broken.

Dating period: 1928 ж.
Material: Tree
Technique: Chiseling, Processing
Size: биіктігі- 16 см, аузы-9 см, диаметрі-38, табаны-10 см.
Category: Wood
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