Octagonal cylindrical shape, with wide base and mouth; decorated with copper inlays with crescent-shaped medallions alternating with medallions engraved with winged hares and birds. Inside the mortar, panels with inscriptions in Kufic calligraphy, the rim with six radiating petals in the shape of a drop between panels with more kufic calligraphy inscriptions over floral arabesque motifs. At the base, the same decorative motifs.
 

Persia, Khorasan
12th century
Bronze and copper
Diameter: 20,5 cm

Inventory n.º 15214

Date of acquisition date: April 2010