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CAS 0425-0194A,B   CAS 0425-0194A,B; Mortar and pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar and pestle
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
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Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A,B: Wood
Description A: Hour glass shaped mortar with two hand holds cut into sides below the rim; B: Barbell-shaped wooden pestle with extensive use wear on one end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=48.5, Thickness = A=6.0, Max Diam = A=44.8; B=6.6, Length = B=136.5