Pesani of the Ancient Khmer Empire
The pesani, or grinding stone/millstone, is an infrequently discussed object of the ancient Khmer Empire but regardless, prominent throughout, from the earliest times of the 6th-century pre-Angkorian times and through the Angkorian era. They were likely used for grinding spices to make Auyrevedic medicine, pastes for ceremonial purposes, and even curry has been proposed, which … Read more
