Mortar

10th–11th century

Not on view

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Title: Mortar
Date: 10th–11th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Bronze; cast
Dimensions: H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
W. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm)
D. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Wt. 6.9 oz. (195.6 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Bequest of Adrienne Minassian, 1994
Object Number: 1997.309
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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