A Gothic ribbed one-handled mortar - image-1

Lot 1070 Dα

A Gothic ribbed one-handled mortar

Auction 1131 - overview Cologne
17.05.2019, 17:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 1.860 € (incl. premium)

A Gothic ribbed one-handled mortar

Golden cast bronze with brown patina. Cylindrical vessel with waisted base and slightly flared, stepped rim. An angular hollow to the inner edge of the rim, possibly to secure a lid. Three twisted ribs terminating in pad feet surround the body. Facetted handle with twisted design. A horizontal crack due to usage. H 17, D 15 cm. Weight 3.4 kg.
Germany, 15th C.