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Lot 1038 Dα

A large and magnificent dated Mechelen mortar

Auction 1131 - overview Cologne
17.05.2019, 17:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection
Estimate: 15.000 € - 20.000 €

A large and magnificent dated Mechelen mortar

Cast bronze with fine golden brown patina. A banderole inscribed "TE MECHLEN AEN DVEVERSTE PORT DAER HEFT MI PETER VANDEN GHEIN GHEGOTEN M D LIII" in majuscule below the rim. Decorated with two bands of arabesques with vases and winged half-figures. H 30, D 37 cm. Weight 66.6 kg. Including a corresponding pestle.
Meuse Region, Peter van den Ghein, 1553.