Islamic mortar Cast bronze with engraving,... Lot 515

Islamic mortar Cast bronze with engraving, remnants of a red paint finish, lime deposits in places. Cylindrical, with a console-like upper rim. Two rows of six drops or tears in relief, triangular ornaments in between. In one place rubbing of the patina and paint. H 12,5, D 13,7 cm, weight approx. 3 kg. Matching conical pestle with ball handle, l 18 cm. Khorasan, eastern Iran, 12th - 13th century.