Lot 205: A Vintage Apothecary Pestle with Wood Handle and Ceramic Head
This apothecary pestle features a two-part construction with a hand-turned wooden handle and a conical ceramic grinding head. The handle is fashioned from a light-colored wood, showcasing a tapered design that terminates in a rounded pommel. The grinding head is composed of a pale, textured material, likely unglazed porcelain or stoneware, consistent with laboratory or pharmaceutical use. An orange adhesive inventory label with the handwritten numeral 205 is affixed to the handle.
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