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Lot 592 Dα

A magnificent one-handled mortar with male heads

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 4.000 € - 6.000 €
Result: 13.750 € (incl. premium)

A magnificent one-handled mortar with male heads

Golden brown cast bronze with dark brown patina. Cylindrical form on a slightly flaring base with four paw feet beneath four bearded male mascarons and pointed ribs. With protruding moulded rim. A repaired crack to the base. H 22.5, D 19.6 cm. Weight c. 6 kg.
Attributed to Nuremberg, 15th century.