- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Earthenware cobe (mortar) and muntu (pestle).
- Long description
- Please note, the cobe (mortar) has the object number 2024.20.28.1 and the muntu (pestle) has the object number 2024.20.28.2.
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- Ambonese
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 14/10/1970
- Date collected
- 14/10/1970
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 14 August 2024
- Materials and processes
- Material Ceramic, Process Moulded, Process Fire-Hardened
- Dimensions
- Diameter: Max 126 mm, Height: Max 30 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 2024.20.28 Other numbers: 1970.283 Other numbers: 70.284
Search terms: Tool, Food and Drink, Grinder, Mortar, Food Accessory
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