Miniature mortar and pestle, silver, c 1901.
Image number: 10287323
These implements were used to grind ingredients into a fine powder suitable for consuming as a medicine. The pestle and mortar is frequently used as a symbol to denote a pharmacy or pharmacist.
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- Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
- Date taken:
- 20 October 2003 12:39
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- Science Museum