of octagonal deep dish form, with straight sides, lightly incised with horizontal bands, fitted at the shoulders with loose drop ring handles, rising to flaring flat rim and ending in gently flaring flat base, retaining circular section flaring pestle

11th - 13th Century 

- the eight sided shape is a popular choice for mortars because it represents the Islamic eight-pointed star, Rub el Hizb, which would imbue power to the substances

Overall dimensions: 7” deep x 7” wide x 4 1/2” high

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