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A silver nutmeg grater that is abstractly shaped like a nutmeg.
A silver nutmeg grater that is abstractly shaped like a nutmeg.
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Unknown Maker, English

Nutmeg Grater

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, English

Culture

English

Title

Nutmeg Grater

Year

1800-1850

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silver

Dimensions

3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) (length) approximate

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gerard P. Herrick

Object Number

59.141.17

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Jul 20, 2025

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Typically made from a plant’s root, bark, fruit, or seeds, spices can be used fresh or dried. They can be crushed or combined with other ingredients using a weighty pestle in a mortar, ground into a powder, or in the case of nutmeg’s hard seed, grated with a specialized tool. Containers for storing spices were designed to be airtight and secure, like the multi-compartment silver box from India, the world’s largest producer, exporter, and consumer of spices.

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Unknown Maker, English
Nutmeg Grater, 1800-1850
Silver
3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) (length) approximate
Gift of Mrs. Gerard P. Herrick 59.141.17

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