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Pestle

17th or 18th century
Object PlaceIndia
Medium/TechniqueDark green nephrite jade
Dimensions24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of John Goelet
Accession number67.840
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ClassificationsRitual objects
Collections
ProvenanceBy 1967, John Goelet, New York, NY; 1967 gift of Goelet to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 13, 1967)
12th century B.C.
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