| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1067A-D | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Spice grinder | |
| Culture | Turkish (?) | |
| Global Region | Southwest Asia | |
| Country | Turkey? | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Brass; Steel | |
| Description | Cylindrical grinder made in 3 sections, consisting of a cup to hold the ground spice, the mid-section which fits into the lower section and houses steel grinding mechanism, and the domed lid to cover the mid-section; Central spire of grinding mechanism extends up through the lid; Removable, folding handle with steel knob fits onto central spire; Two lower sections each stamped with band of moons and stars; Star with rays stamped on base. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 19.0, Max Diam = 5.4 |