Mortar
- Object Name:
- Mortar
- Object ID:
- 1978.079.30 a
- Description:
- Mortar, turned wood. Medium brown, fine-grained hardwood. From area of tree that has some deformation in growth pattern so there are unusual dense grain characteristics. A number of surface checks that are small and follow wave-like patterns. Some worn areas on top rim at one side. Definite wear area in bottom of bowl where sides are slightly larger due to wear from pestle. Top edge slopes slightly downward then there is a definite bevel. Inside is more or less straight down. Inside diam roughly 5" and bowl depth is 6.1". Outside is a flat band at top that leads to an Ogee curve. Wide flat band, slight shoulder, and ogee curve followed by a shallow groove and then an almost flat-sided foot. A couple areas around bottom with original defects in the wood that have created a couple of surface gaps. On bottom in red paint : "184a". Residue of a cloth label. Clear tape label with yellowing that is hiding 3 or 4 red characters.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-7.6 Dia-7.2 inches
- Provenance:
- From collection assembled by James Cowan Sawyer (1872-1944) in Durham, NH. Donated by his sons, Charles H. and George F. Sawyer.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Charles H. and George F. Sawyer
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