Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1083, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 6.10" (15.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1083, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 6.10" (15.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Copper-Alloy. Bronze mortars were unknown to the cultures of the Mediterranean area and the Middle East in pre-Islamic times and were probably developed in Persia in the 10th century as copies of cruder stone prototypes. Mortars were used for pounding small amounts of food, such as spices or herbs in cookery, and were also an important item of alchemical and pharmaceutical equipment.The size of this beautiful mortar would seem to indicate a domestic use, rather than pharmaceutical.   « Less

Bronze Double-Wicked Oil Lamp - LO.1086, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4.5" (11.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Bronze Double-Wicked Oil Lamp - LO.1086, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4.5" (11.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze. Cast and engraved copper alloy oil lamp with a closed body,inspired by Byzantine prototypes, two long covered wicks with spade-shaped knobbed mouth, a small thumb-piece, a large ring-handle projecting straight up with a three- dimensional bird on top. The globular body flattened and bearing a wave band around the opening. In the centre a circular hole, covered by a domed lid with raised knob hinged at the back of the opening. On both sides of the body, a small lobed palmette projecting handle. The lamp is supported by a tall detachable base with large splayed foot, a feature encountered mostly in Khurasan, and a straight neck. On the foot, an incised band of downturned palmettes.   « Less

Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1171, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1171, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Quarternary Bronze. Bronze mortars were unknown to the cultures of the Mediterranean area and the Middle East in pre-Islamic times and were probably developed in Persia in the 10th century as copies of cruder stone prototypes. Mortars were used for pounding small amounts of food, such as spices or herbs in cookery, and were also an important item of alchemical and pharmaceutical equipment. The mortar here illustrated might have been used for medical purposes, given the small size.   « Less

Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1176, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 5.125" (13.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Bronze Mortar and Pestle - LO.1176, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 5.125" (13.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Quarternary Bronze. Bronze mortars were unknown to the cultures of the Mediterranean area and the Middle East in pre-Islamic times and were probably developed in Persia in the 10th century as copies of cruder stone prototypes. Mortars were used for pounding small amounts of food, such as spices or herbs in cookery, and were also an important item of alchemical and pharmaceutical equipment.   « Less

Bronze Mortar - LO.1199, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 5.98" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Bronze Mortar - LO.1199, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 5.98" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Quarternary Bronze. Bronze mortars were unknown to the cultures of the Mediterranean area and the Middle East in pre-Islamic times and were probably developed in Persia in the 10th century as copies of cruder stone prototypes. Mortars were used for pounding small amounts of food, such as spices or herbs in cookery, and were also an important item of alchemical and pharmaceutical equipment.   « Less

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1299, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1299, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1300, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.3" (18.5cm) high x 5.7" (14.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1300, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.3" (18.5cm) high x 5.7" (14.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1301, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 5.7" (14.5cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1301, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 5.7" (14.5cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1302, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.5" (19.1cm) high x 7.8" (19.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1302, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.5" (19.1cm) high x 7.8" (19.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1303, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 9.2" (23.4cm) high x 6.7" (17.0cm) wide, Collection: Near  More »

Islamic Terracotta Jug with Molded Decorations - LO.1303, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 9.2" (23.4cm) high x 6.7" (17.0cm) wide, Collection: Near Eastern Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less