A mortar inscribed “Ora et Labora” - image-1
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Lot 585 Dα

A mortar inscribed “Ora et Labora”

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 1.000 € - 2.000 €
Result: 2.125 € (incl. premium)

A mortar inscribed “Ora et Labora”

Cast bronze with shimmering silvery patina. Of cylindrical form with flaring base and inclined moulded rim. With several bands of horizontal moulding. Inscribed below the rim in large capital letters: "ORA ET LABORA". With stylised dolphin handles. The interior mottled. H 12.6, D 14.1 cm. Weight c. 3.5 kg.
Attributed to the Netherlands, 16th/17th century.