This magnificent mortar and pestle, lovingly carved from natural Turquoise alabaster by artisans in Egypt, features Egyptian hieroglyphics in honor of the goddess Isis. Use it to grind and prepare your herbs, resins, and other items for your magic! Read more.
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.This magnificent mortar and pestle, lovingly carved from natural Turquoise alabaster by artisans in Egypt, features Egyptian hieroglyphics in honor of the goddess Isis. Use it to grind and prepare your herbs, resins, and other items for your magic!
The Egyptians used mortars and pestles to mix ingredients for medicinal and cosmetic purposes and they remain of great use in modern pharmacology and magical practice. They were described in the Ebers papyrus from Ancient Egypt, dating back to 1550 B.C.E. which is the oldest preserved piece of medical literature discovered.
Materials: Alabaster, Natural Alabaster Stone
Height: 6 inches
Width: 4 inches
Depth: 4 inches
