Handle-operated quern made from porphyry
Mediterranean millstone for grain
This typical Mediterranean millstone made from local porphyry dates back to pre-Roman times and was found in various pieces at Col de Flam. Small quantities of grain (barley, oats) were shaken through the hole and milled when coming into contact with a flat, fixed lower stone. The upper stone was turned with a wooden handle, while the lower stone has not been preserved.
Main category:
Archaeology
Subcategory:
Household utensils
Epoch:Iron Age
Area(s):Ortisei
GPS coordinates:@11.67955,46.57298