13th century AD. A substantial bronze mortar with domed underside, two large flange rims; bands of scrolled tendril ornament with reserved Kufic calligraphic text including wishes for prosperity, justice and good health, radiating piriform plaques to the upper rim, C-shaped staples with affixed beaded rings to the flanges and sidewall. Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 22 for type. 13 kg, 27cm diameter (10 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000.