Grain Mortar and Pestle

Description

The wooden mortar and pestle is a traditional household implement used for crushing and processing hard cereal grains, including wheat. The mortar is a substantial wooden vessel with a hollowed interior for holding grain, while the pestle is a long wooden tool used for pounding and crushing it. The object was handcrafted from wood and represents a traditional method of primary grain processing in household agricultural practice during the 19th century.
Date: 19th century
Material: Wood
Technique: Handcrafted
Size: Mortar - 50 × 27 cm; pestle - 1 m × 14 cm