Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 13th century
Mortar
Stone mortars were used with a pestle for grinding food and herbs for cooking or medicines. They are often found associated with large households such as monastic houses. Many, like this example, are made from a limestone called Purbeck marble from Dorset. This stone was a popular choice for columns, fonts and effigies. Stone mortars were widely traded and were also imported from northern France. This example dates from the 1200s.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 5045
- Object name:
- mortar
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 13th century
- Material:
stone
- Measurements/duration:
- H 196 mm, W 275 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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