1986.008.0834
1986.008.0834

Pestle

Physical Object


1986.008.0834
Nuestra Señora de Atocha or Santa Margarita (1622)
circa 1600 – 1620
A bronze pestle recovered from a wreck of the 1622 galleons was used in conjunction with one of the bronze mortars on the ship to grind or pulverize medicines, spices, or food. The pestle is 23.8 centimeters long.

23.8 cm L , Item (Overall)