Found this smooth wooden object in an old sewing tin. Shaped like a mushroom but the handle is too short to be a pestle.

The natural assumption might be to consider this object a pestle, given its handheld size and smooth surface. However, its short handle and broad cap are not practical for the grinding or crushing tasks typically associated with a pestle. Most pestles have elongated handles that provide leverage for grinding.

In contrast, this object’s design is optimized for a different kind of manual task. The smooth, rounded cap would not provide the necessary pressure or control needed for grinding spices or herbs, which