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Lot 500 Dα

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
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An Islamic mortar

Cast bronze with silver damascene, the reddish brown patina almost entirely obscured by verdigris. Of tapering form with protruding rim. Decorated with lotus buds alternating with inscribed cartouche motifs. The rims with calligraphy. With a crack and a small hole on the edge of the base. H 16.2, D 20 cm, weight c. 8.3 kg.
Attributed to Khorasan / Iran, 12th - 13th C.

Provenance

Archaeological find, Central Afghanistan.