Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [grinding and milling equipment]
8. [grinding and milling tools]
9. mortars (grinding tools)

Anotations

Scope note:

Ancient mortars, usually of simple design, comprising bowls or basins used for pounding, grinding, or squeezing. Some Roman examples were made of stone having quartz grains are embedded in the internal surface, providing a rough surface for grinding. Some Middle Eastern examples were mold-made ceramic vessels.