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Lot 504 Dα

A small Islamic mortar

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 812 € (incl. premium)

A small Islamic mortar

Cast and chased bronze with copper damascening and remnants of red pigment. Waisted cylindrical form with protruding rims. Decorated with two rows of six facing teardrop motifs alternating with six lotus bud motifs. Base rounded due to use, patina dulled due to sintering. H 10.3, D 11.2 cm. Weight c. 2 kg. Includes pestle.
Attributed to Khorasan/Iran, 10th - 13th century.

Provenance

Archaeological find, Ghazni, Central Afghanistan.