The image displays a close-up, static view of a dark metal mortar and pestle, positioned indoors in Meknes, Morocco

The image displays a close-up, static view of a dark metal mortar and pestle, positioned indoors in Meknes, Morocco. The robust, heavy mortar is cylindrical with a slightly flared, multi-faceted rim, exhibiting a dark, aged patina and vertical striations on its exterior. The pestle, also dark metal, is partially inserted vertically into the mortar, with its upper two-thirds visible. The visible section of the pestle features distinct horizontal rings around its shaft and a rounded top. Both items rest on a light brown, possibly tiled or stone, horizontal surface that shows minor surface inconsistencies. The background consists of a light-colored, irregularly mottled wall, suggestive of aged stone or plaster. No individuals, actions, or interactions are present in the scene.