Mortar And Pestle Collection

Cheese on wooden board with milk and eggs in background

Set of Utensils for the Tea Ceremony, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Set of Utensils for the Tea Ceremony, 19th century

The Shors demonstrate the main tools for cultivating the land (hoe - "abyl", harrow) and..., 1913
The Shors demonstrate the main tools for cultivating the land (hoe - "abyl", harrow) and grain (hand winnower, mortar, millstone), 1913

Still Life with Kitchen Utensils and Vegetables, 1734. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Still Life with Kitchen Utensils and Vegetables, 1734

U.S.S. Newark, the apothecary, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Newark, the apothecary, between 1891 and 1901

Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652

The dentist, 1748-1798. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
The dentist, 1748-1798

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700. Creator: Jacopo Bassano (copy after)
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700

The Alchemist, 1640-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck
The Alchemist, 1640-1677

Nature morte au chaudron de cuivre, c.1735. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Nature morte au chaudron de cuivre, c.1735. Still life with copper pot

Horn and Mortar & Pestle, 1935. Creator: Charles Charon. Horn and Mortar & Pestle, 1935. Creator: Charles Charon
Horn and Mortar & Pestle, 1935

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1938. Creator: Anne Colman
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1938

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1941. Creator: Maurice Van Felix
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1941

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940. Creator: Edward Bashaw
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Barrell
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937

Wichita mortar, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wichita mortar, c1927. Wichita woman using mortar and pestle

Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit woman seated with mortar and pestle

The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770

Act Six: Yoichibei's House from the play Chushingura (Treasury of Loyal Retainers), Japan, c. 1779/80

Rice-Pounding Rabbit, 1855. Creator: Tanaka Shutei
Rice-Pounding Rabbit, 1855. Kaguya, a princess from the moon, watches a rabbit pounding a mochi rice cake in a Chinese urn

Washing Cloth in a Stream, c. 1797. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Washing Cloth in a Stream, c. 1797

Mortar and Pestle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mae Szilvasy
Mortar and Pestle, 1935/1942

Pestle and Mortar, c. 1938. Creator: John Swientochowski
Pestle and Mortar, c. 1938

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1937

Grape Crusher, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Grape Crusher, 1939

Mortar and Pestle, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

Mortar and Pestles, c. 1937. Creator: Elizabeth Moutal
Mortar and Pestles, c. 1937

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1938. Creator: Ralph Morton
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1938

Pestle, 1938. Creator: Alfonso Moreno
Pestle, 1938

Mortar and Pestle Sign, c. 1939. Creator: Sydney Roberts
Mortar and Pestle Sign, c. 1939

Mortar and Pestle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Janet Riza
Mortar and Pestle, 1935/1942

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1941. Creator: Ursula Lauderdale
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1941

The Alchemist
XTD68575 The Alchemist by Heerschop or Herschop, Hendrick (1620/1-72); Fisher Collection, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

The Apothecary or, The Chemist (oil on panel)
XIR34888 The Apothecary or, The Chemist (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 27x23.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, for the "Chinea"Festival, 1773
The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, for the " Chinea" Festival, 1773

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1773: The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, 1773

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940. Creator: Hester Duany
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940

Potato Masher, c. 1940. Creator: Clarence W Dawson
Potato Masher, c. 1940

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940. Creator: Clarence W Dawson
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1940

Mortar and Pestle, c. 1939. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Mortar and Pestle, c. 1939

Mortar and Pestle, 1938. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Mortar and Pestle, 1938

Brass Mortar and Pestle, c. 1939. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Brass Mortar and Pestle, c. 1939

Mortar and Pestle, 1939. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Mortar and Pestle, 1939

Native American corn grinding tools, Tennessee
Wooden mortar and pestle for grinding corn, Chucalissa Native American village, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph

Corn ground into meal at Mount Vernon
Wooden mortar and pestle for grinding maize at Mount Vernon, George Washingtons home in Virginia. Photograph

Various cereals on table

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"Exploring the Art of Grinding: Mortar and Pestle Through Time" In the world of culinary traditions, few tools have stood the test of time like the mortar and pestle. Dating back centuries, these utensils have played a vital role in various cultures around the globe. From Japan's tea ceremony to ancient Egypt, their significance transcends borders and eras. Let's start our journey with a glimpse into 19th-century Japan. Kubo Shunman's exquisite set of utensils for the Tea Ceremony takes us back to an era where every movement was deliberate and serene. The they were essential in preparing powdered tea, ensuring each sip carried a touch of elegance. Moving forward to 1770, we encounter Ippitsusai Buncho's Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle - an innovative creation that revolutionized traditional tea-making practices. Alongside it stands Yoichibei's House from Chushingura, a play that captivated audiences with its dramatic portrayal of loyalty during feudal times. As we venture beyond Japan, Tanaka Shutei introduces us to his Rice-Pounding Rabbit artwork from 1855. This charming depiction showcases how mortars were not only practical but also inspired artistic expression. Utagawa Toyokuni I transports us further into history with Washing Cloth in a Stream from 1797. Here we witness everyday life intertwining with nature as women utilize mortars while performing their daily chores by the water's edge. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Mae Szilvasy captures our attention with her Mortar and Pestle piece from 1935/1942. Its sleek design reflects modernity while paying homage to tradition - proof that even amidst changing times, some things remain timeless. John Swientochowski presents his own interpretation through his Pestle and Mortar artwork from 1938. With bold strokes on canvas, he reminds us that art can be found in the simplest of objects.