Bidspirit auction | SELJUK MORTAR WITH PROTRUSIONS

SELJUK MORTAR WITH PROTRUSIONS - Ca. 11th - 12th century AD.A bronze mortar with a fine patination finish. The main body is decorated with two bands of lotus buds protrusions. This object was most likely a utilitarian object used in the kitchen for the preparation of food or possibly by a physician, skilfully mixing medicines and preparing substances for the healing of the ill. For a similar example, see The Louvre Museum, Main number: MAO 2107a.Size: 160mm x 110mm ; Weight: 410gProvenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.