Publication Date
The beginning of the seventh century AH / the beginning of the thirteenth century AD
Publication Place
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Subject
Bronze, casting, engraved
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الهاون : 14.25 ×20.2 سم ، اليد : 23.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
M.73.5.264a-b
Record ID
object;EPM;us;Mus21;32;ar
Library Location
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Date
The beginning of the seventh century AH / the beginning of the thirteenth century AD
Notes
The brass mortar and hand were generally used as a tool in medieval Islamic society. It is a household tool for preparing food and the mortar and pestle is used by alchemists and pharmacists and in fact it has become closely associated with the latter profession as depicted in Islamic manuscripts such as Dioscorides, The Book of Medicines, a guide to medicinal plants. This mortar and pestle is a rare set that has survived intact due to its extensive decoration and excellent condition. Although the mortar shows little indication of being a vessel type, its octagonal outer shape with flat base and wide rim and contrasting circular inner surface were intended to achieve effective crushing.
Sample Text
"Mortar and Pestle/Mortar Hand" in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;us;Mus21;32;ar
