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Title
Mortar and pestle
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
A: Large heavy, grey stone mortar, triangular in shape with 3.25" deep x 6" diameter grinding depression in top center. Surface is fairly smooth with some pitting on top near rim of depression. B: Oval shaped pestle with flat sides.
Type
Image
Identifier
6A3897F3-FC84-4522-BF7B-617915794534
1977-821-1a-b
Subject
Indians of North America (LCSH)
Food preparation (LCSH)
Grain (LCSH)
Grinding

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