900-950
Syria
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumIvory
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SizeOverall: 2 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 3 3/8 in. (7.1 x 10.7 x 8.6 cm)
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Geography details
Syria -
Country today
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Date900-950
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CultureSyrian (?)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Probably intended for medicinal or cosmetic use, this mortar employs a decorative vocabulary that was inspired by eastern motifs and was probably transmitted to the West through textile designs.
