: 5 x 6 in. (12.7 x 15.2 cm.) : 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (19.7 x 3.8 cm.) ...

Mortars were used as a bowl to crush, grind and mix ingredients using a pestle. The powders would be added to syrups and form the base of tablets. Drug preparations have been made in this way for ...