Mortar and pestle made for Abu Bakr 'Ali Malikzad al-Tabrizi, late 12th–early 13th century

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Mortar and pestle made for Abu Bakr 'Ali Malikzad al-Tabrizi, late 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Brass; cast, chased, engraved, and inlaid with silver and black compound, Mortar, Metal, Two of the medallions on this mortar show Jauzahr, the fictitious eighth planet believed responsible for the eclipse of the sun and the moon. Although described in texts as a dragon monster, Jauzahr is depicted here as a seated figure flanked by snakes with dragon heads

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Size: 4208px × 4560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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