Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection

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The Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection contains almost 200 mortars and pestles from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa made of various metals, stones, glass, ceramics, wood, and other materials. The collection spans from the 15th to the 20th century. The collection is displayed on the upper level of the Health Sciences Library at Creighton University and is available for public viewing. Dr. Stohs served as Dean of Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions from 1991 to 2003. Read more about Dr. Stohs at the Special Collections landing page for the collection

Greg Hollins of University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections created the digital images of the collection. Descriptions are taken from an appraisal document created by John Buchanan at the time of the donation. Images may be downloaded and/or used for non-commercial use with attribution. For any other purpose, please contact Creighton’s University Archivist (archives@creighton.edu; 402.280.2216) to request permission. Whenever used, please credit “Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection, Special Collections, Creighton University.”

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Wood mortar and pestle, with brass plate inscribed "Sidney J. Stohs" and "Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson"

(2008)

Wood mortar and pestle, with brass plate inscribed "Sidney J. Stohs" and "Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson"
Tumbler shaped with straight sides iron mortar and double pestle American circa 1875.

(1875)

Tumbler shaped with straight sides iron mortar and double pestle American circa 1875. Mortar is 4 3/8" height and 4" diameter with 8" pestle.
Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle with horizontal lines engraved on mortar and pestle and mortar has two bands of engraved palmettes.

(1850)

Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle with horizontal lines engraved on mortar and pestle and mortar has two bands of engraved palmettes. 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestle is 7 3/4" length. European ...
Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar is of chalice form and engraved with palm tree and geometric design with steeped base.

(1850)

Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar is of chalice form and engraved with palm tree and geometric design with steeped base. 8 1/4" height and 5 3/4" diameter and pestle is 10 1/4" length. Middle East orgin and circa 1850.
Bronze mortar and pestle with the mortar being cup shaped with horizontal engraved lines and has rough texture.

(1825)

Bronze mortar and pestle with the mortar being cup shaped with horizontal engraved lines and has rough texture. 4 3/4" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestle is 7 5/8" length. European circa 1825.
Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar is inverted bell shaped and has horizontal band and pedestal base.

(1850)

Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar is inverted bell shaped and has horizontal band and pedestal base. Mortar is 3 1/8" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestle is 7 1/8" length and is banded in center. European circa 1850.
Bronze mortar and pestle with mortar having horizontal engraved lines and pedestal base.

(1850)

Bronze mortar and pestle with mortar having horizontal engraved lines and pedestal base. Mortar is 3 5/8" height and 5 7/8" diameter and banded pestle is 7 1/4" length. European circa 1850.
Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle that have engraved horizontal lines.

(1850)

Bronze mortar that is chalice form and pestle that have engraved horizontal lines. Mortar is 4 3/8" height and 3 7/8" diameter. Pestle is 7 7/16". European circa 1850.
Bronze mortar and pestle in wooden wall hanging case

(1900)

Bronze mortar and pestle in wooden wall hanging case. Mortar has horizontal engraved lines and is 3 1/4" height and 5" diameter. Pestle is 7 1/4" length. American circa 1900.
Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar are in chalice form with steeped base.

(1850)

Bronze mortar and pestle and mortar are in chalice form with steeped base. 7 1/4" height and 5 1/4" diameter on mortar and double pestle banded in center and is 8 1/4" length. European circa 1850.
Bronze mortar in chalice form and pestle with band in center.

(1850)

Bronze mortar in chalice form and pestle with band in center. Engraved horizontal lines in mortar with vertical etched decor. Mortar is 4 13/16" height and 4 3/16" diameter and pestle is 8" length. European circa 1850.
Bronze bucket shaped with double handles mortar that has horizontal engraved lines in body and diamond shaped raised design at handles.

(1825)

Bronze bucket shaped with double handles mortar that has horizontal engraved lines in body and diamond shaped raised design at handles. Mortar is 5 7/8" height and 6" diameter. Double pestle with banded center is 9 1/2" ...
Brass bucket shaped mortar with double handles and band in center with double pestle that has engraved lines and banded in center.

(1850)

Brass bucket shaped mortar with double handles and band in center with double pestle that has engraved lines and banded in center. 5 1/4" height and 5 5/8" diameter and pestle is 8 1/2" length. European circa 1850.
Bronze silver plated chalice form mortar with hoizontal engraved lines and pestle.

(1850)

Bronze silver plated chalice form mortar with hoizontal engraved lines and pestle is 8 1/4" length and has band in center. Mortar is 5 1/2" height and 4 5/8" diameter. French origin circa 1850.
Bronze cup-shaped mortar with fluted vertical lines and bark-like texture.

(1900)

Bronze cup-shaped mortar with fluted vertical lines and bark-like texture. 4" height and 3 3/8" diameter and pestle is 6 1/2" length with band in center. Middle Eastern origin circa 1900.
Bronze chalice form with paneling mortar and bronze double pestle with banded area in center.

(1850)

Bronze chalice form with paneling mortar and bronze double pestle with banded area in center. 2 5/8" height and 2 13/16" diameter and pestle is 6 1/16" length. Eurpean circa 1850.
Brass mortar on pedestal base with panels that has chased Arabic script.

(1960)

Brass mortar on pedestal base with panels that has chased Arabic script. 2 3/4" height and 2 5/16" diameter and banded and engraved lines pestle in 4 7/16" length. India origin circa 1960.
Bronze mortar in chalice form with stipple design, and pestle

(1850)

Bronze mortar and pestle. Mortar is chalice form and has stipple design (dot) engraving between horizontal engraved lines. Double pestle has engraved lines and is banded in center. Mortar is 2 3/16" height and 2 5/16" ...
Pot shaped bronze mortar with virtical ribbing on side.

(1880)

Pot shaped bronze mortar with virtical ribbing on side. 4" height and 5" diameter and banded and engraved lines pestle is 7 13/16" length. Middle Eastern circa 1880.
Bronze mortar and pestle with paneling in chalice form mortar.

(1875)

Bronze mortar and pestle with paneling in chalice form mortar. Mortar is 5 1/8" height and 4 5/16" diameter and engraved and banded pestle is 7 7/8" length. European circa 1875.