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Lot 524 Dα

An Iranian mortar with floral reliefs

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 2.750 € (incl. premium)

An Iranian mortar with floral reliefs

Engraved cast bronze with brown patina and minor verdigris. Of octagonal section with protruding base and rim and two ring shaped handles. The base slightly concave due to usage. H 12.4, D 20.5 cm, includes pestle, weight with pestle c. 10.3 kg.
Iran, 12th - 13th C.

Literature

Cf. an example in the Museum für Islamische Kunst, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, ident. no. I. 1286.
A further example from the Schwarzach Collection III, sold in Lempertz auction 1174 on 4th June 2021, lot 500.