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What is the purpose of a pestle and mortar?
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The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle
France, circa 1940s
This petite mortar & pestle set
Category
Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern articulated copper mortar & pestle light has a copper plated ball bottom with solid
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 20 L X 20 D X 52 H cm
Materials: Copper
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Other
19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface
Located in New York, NY
American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with
Category
Antique 1790s Federal Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Maple, Wood
Flute Mortar & Pestle in Rosso Etrusco Sandstone
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The Flute mortar and pestle set is manufactured by a north Italian stone specialist from Italian
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Sandstone
20th Century nest of marble mortars & pestle, India
Located in London, GB
marble mortars are still in good working condition with their original pestle. A decorative and
Category
20th Century Indian Jars
Materials
Marble
