Cast bronze mortar age/region

Newbie here! I’ve enjoyed searching and learning in the forums. While I’ve seen mortar and pestles posted, I’m looking for more on this one. Extremely heavy and seems to be cast. Any information you could possibly share would be appreciated. It’s unusual and I’m very interested in age/region.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Posted individual photos. Sorry, trying to get the hang of this!

 

Looks like EVERYBODY got it done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND, WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, @BM5188 !!!

 

Try searching google for Spanish Moorish mortar pestle.
You’ll see many like yours.

 

What classifies it as Spanish-Moorish? Is it the handles? Thank you for the help!

 

They're called costillas or ribs in Spanish.

Debora

 

Thanks Debora! I’ve looked thru pages of examples, but the photos show mortars that are are not as crudely made as the one I have. I wonder about the age, whether Spanish or French. Is is possible to find out the age of bronze (test)? I’m a real fan of history and the more I learn the better!

 

Brass. And sorry. Not a clue as to how to determine age. Frankly, if older, I'd expect it to be better made. Here's another example with ribs or handles. Correct above. I see in Spain this design is often identified as an "Arab" or "Jewish" mortar.

Debora