I had originally posted this to Reddit but the mods removed it and suggested I take it to a rock and minerals subreddit.... which was infuriating. Anyways, this came in a collection of other Mexican arts and pottery. I have not found anything exactly like it online. I actually have a pair of them. I thought it might be for tortillas but it seems small. It's abou 4" across. Any help is appreciated.

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[–] 27 points 3 years ago (1 child)
  • [–] [S] 12 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Oh that's an interesting idea. But I would expect it have some kind of exit for the grain? I'm not sure.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    You can see on the rim the different wear patterns where maybe they were grinding too much at the side. If that's not a hand mill I'm not a Stone Mason.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I think we solved it. Should there be another piece to it? Or did just use another stone?

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    That was my first cake

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    Looks like a stone "comal" but its thicker than the ones I know.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Looks like the bottom half of a press. You heated up you put something heavy on top and it will make small tortillas, good for street hand tacos

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