{"product_id":"ancient-copper-mortar-pestle-nablus-flavia-neapolis-palestine-ottoman-era-c-1700s","title":"Ancient Copper Mortar \u0026 Pestle — Nablus (Flavia Neapolis), Palestine | Ottoman Era, c. 1700s","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Artifact from the Heart of Old Nablus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional antique copper mortar and pestle is a genuine archaeological treasure, originating from the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammam al-Dara district\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Nablus's Old City — one of the most storied quarters of ancient Flavia Neapolis, the Roman-era city known today as Nablus (نابلس \/ نيابوليس).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovered near the ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman pedestrian passage and the historic horse theater (Masrah al-Khail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beneath what is now the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhafer al-Masri School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — part of the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAl-Qasbah Museum corridor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — this piece carries centuries of living history within its walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_13sb5_138\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOttoman period (approximately 1700 CE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this mortar was an essential household and artisan tool used daily in the kitchens and spice markets of Nablus's Old City. It was traditionally used to grind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic coffee (qahwa), cardamom (hail), and aromatic spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a ritual central to Palestinian and Levantine hospitality culture for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAl-Qasbah quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where this piece was found is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban neighborhoods in the world, layered with Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, and Ottoman heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_13sb5_138\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_13sb5_144\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hand-hammered copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 400 grams (mortar with pestle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated 320+ years (circa early 18th century Ottoman period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic aged patina consistent with genuine antiquity; structurally intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_13sb5_138\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Piece Is Unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_13sb5_144\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance from one of the \u003cstrong\u003emost historically significant urban sites\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Levant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crafted using \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Ottoman copper-smithing techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin from \u003cstrong\u003eHammam al-Dara \/ Al-Qasbah\u003c\/strong\u003e — directly adjacent to Roman-era archaeological layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely rare in this weight class and state of preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tangible connection to \u003cstrong\u003ePalestinian daily life, culinary tradition, and urban heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_13sb5_138\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is ideal for serious collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevantine antiquities, Islamic art, Ottoman artifacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Palestinian cultural heritage. It represents not merely a functional object, but a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliving document of civilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — from Flavia Neapolis of the Romans, through the Byzantine and Islamic periods, to the rich Ottoman urban culture of Nablus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hala Vintage Grand Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523673686311,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/3069\/3927\/files\/1bb9b62f-f81c-4854-b094-8f6f0f47320d.jpg?v=1782051394","url":"https:\/\/jc0zjh-p1.myshopify.com\/ar\/products\/ancient-copper-mortar-pestle-nablus-flavia-neapolis-palestine-ottoman-era-c-1700s","provider":"Hala Vintage Grand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}