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19th Century Asian Herb Grinder / Chopper
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Subject :19th Century Asian Herb Grinder / Chopper
Published By : None
Location : Kampar, Perak
Estimated Year : 1840
Media Type : Artifact
Source : Ian Anderson, Ipoh
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The photograph in this entry is that of a 19th century Asian herb grinder / chopper. According to culinary historian Deborah Peterson (http://debpeterson.info/spicegrinders.htm), these grinders / choppers were used for various purposes; grinding herbs and spices, cutting up tobacco leaves, and many others. This particular grinder / chopper functions similarly to that of a pestle and mortar.
Filename : 20160817-005