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Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-13221, described as Mortar., Ethiopia, Eritrea, Asmara. 1962-63. 5-13221, acc no. 3286. File code: 1.5 Collector: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Donor: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Materials, techniques: Carved teak Context of use: Coffee grinder. Description: Coffee mortar; carved teak cylinder somewhat hourglass-shaped; lt. brown with distinct grain; hollowed out at top; h. 17.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-13220, described as Mortar., Ethiopia, Eritrea, Asmara. 1962-63. 5-13220, acc no. 3286. File code: 1.5 Collector: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Donor: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Materials, techniques: Carved hardwood, prob. teak Context of use: Coffee grinder. Description: Coffee mortar; dense wood cylinder hollowed out; 3 encircling cross-hatched incised bands; rim inscribed "To Mrs. Rocker [and] Kiflay Gonne T Z;" h. 16.2 cm.

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