Pestle
- Object Name:
- Pestle
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.016
- Description:
- Pestle. Medium gray stone. Shape elongated irregular rectangle. One end rounded with two intersecting beveled edges to create slightly flattened tip. Opposite end, several irregular bevels and tapered surfaces to create small, smooth tip. Between ends, central area has many undulating and irregular, smooth surfaces. Roughly two broad sides and two narrow edges. One narrow edge, slightly round characteristic with many undulations in it. Opposite edge, a long, slightly-flattened concave area leading to narrow edge near one end. On large flat side, one roughly concave from one end to other and roughly flat across surface. Opposite side, concave and convex undulations that are somewhat smooth. Tan and dark brown and dark gray colorations on surfaces. Some small eroded pockets in stone.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-2.8 L-12.6 D-1.9 inches Weight-53.45 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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