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.”

Recent Submissions

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 and pestle. Mortar is bucket form with applied horizontal band in center and has double knob handles.

(1825)

Bronze mortar and pestle. Mortar is bucket form with applied horizontal band in center and has double knob handles. Double pestle has baluster shape and is 7 1/2" length. European circa 1825.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1875, 1 from set of 2

(1875)

Two brass mortars and pestles. Inverted bell shaped with small pedestal base. Approximately 3 1/2" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestles are 7 1/8" length. European circa 1875.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1875, 2 from set of 2

(1875)

Two brass mortars and pestles. Inverted bell shaped with small pedestal base. Approximately 3 1/2" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestles are 7 1/8" length. European circa 1875.
Bronze bucket shaped from mortar and banded pestle.

(1875)

Bronze bucket shaped form mortar and banded pestle 7 1/4" length. Mortar is 3 7/8" height and 3 5/8" diameter. American circa 1875.
Bronze mortar and double pestle with banding.

(1875)

Bronze mortar and double pestle with banding 6 7/8" length. Mortar is inverted bell shaped 3 5/8" height and 4 5/16" diameter. European circa 1875
Brass mortar and pestle, c1960, 10 from set of 10

(1960)

Ten assorted brass mortar and pestles. Mortars are approximately 3/4" to 2 1/2" height and 5/8" to 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 1" to 8" length. Middle Eastern & European origin circa 1960.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1960, 9 from set of 10

(1960)

Ten assorted brass mortar and pestles. Mortars are approximately 3/4" to 2 1/2" height and 5/8" to 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 1" to 8" length. Middle Eastern & European origin circa 1960.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1960, 8 from set of 10

(1960)

Ten assorted brass mortar and pestles. Mortars are approximately 3/4" to 2 1/2" height and 5/8" to 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 1" to 8" length. Middle Eastern & European origin circa 1960.
Iron mortar in bucket form with knob handles and Bowl of Hygieia symbol banded on front and banded double pestle.

(1920)

Iron mortar in bucket form with knob handles and Bowl of Hygieia symbol banded on front and banded double pestle is 9 1/2" length. Mortar is 4 7/8" height and 5 1/8" diameter and is American circa 1920.
American made iron mortar and pestle with flared base and removable steeped top for mining purposes.

(1875)

American made iron mortar and pestle with flared base and removable steeped top for mining purposes. Double pestle is 10 3/8" length and mortar is 5" height and 5 3/8" diameter circa 1875.
Glass mortar and pestle, c1950, 1 from set of 2

(1950)

Two glass mortar and pestles circa 1950 in America. One is 2 3/4" height and 3 3/8" diameter with pestle 4" length and the other is 3 1/2" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestle is 6" length.
Glass mortar and pestle, c1950, 2 from set of 2

(1950)

Two glass mortar and pestles circa 1950 in America. One is 2 3/4" height and 3 3/8" diameter with pestle 4" length and the other is 3 1/2" height and 4 1/2" diameter and pestle is 6" length.
Iron mortar with flared top and applied handle and loop handle pestle for hanging on medicine wagon.

(1880)

Iron mortar with flared top and applied handle and loop handle pestle for hanging on medicine wagon. Mortar is 5 1/4" height and 5 1/4" diameter and pestle is 10" length. Made in Sweden circa 1800.
Brass chalice shaped mortar with banded pestle.

(1950)

Brass chalice shaped mortar with banded pestle 5 1/8" length. Mortar has engraved horizontal lines and geometric design on pedestal base and is 4 7/16" diameter. India circa 1950.
White metal mortar in vase form with acanthus leaf designs on side and double scroll design handles.

(1880)

White metal mortar in vase form with acanthus leaf designs on side and double scroll design handles. Italian #829 circa 1880 with bronze banded pestle 7 1/8" length. Mortar is 3 1/8" height and 4" diameter.
Bronze mortar and pestle, c1875, 1 from set of 3

(1875)

Three bronze mortars of bucket form with double handles with bands in center of mortars and banded pestles approximately 3 1/8" length. Mortars are 2" height and 1 3/4" diameter. European circa 1875.
Bronze mortar and pestle, c1875, 2 from set of 3

(1875)

Three bronze mortars of bucket form with double handles with bands in center of mortars and banded pestles approximately 3 1/8" length. Mortars are 2" height and 1 3/4" diameter. European circa 1875.
Bronze mortar and pestle, c1875, 3 from set of 3

(1875)

Three bronze mortars of bucket form with double handles with bands in center of mortars and banded pestles approximately 3 1/8" length. Mortars are 2" height and 1 3/4" diameter. European circa 1875.