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Lot 591 Dα

A Gothic single-handled mortar

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.750 € (incl. premium)

A Gothic single-handled mortar

Golden yellow cast bronze with polished natural patina. Of tapering form resting on four paw feet. With three longer ribs and one shorter angular one, protruding moulded rim and an angular, octagonally faceted handle. The base slightly rounded due to use, abrasions throughout, some verdigris in the indentations. H 14, D 12.5 cm, weight c. 2.4 kg.
Southern Germany, 15th C.