Lot 527 D α

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.062 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Engraved cast bronze with slightly mottled patina of verdigris and remnants of red pigment. Of tapering form, the protruding upper rim with a calligraphic inscription. Decorated with two rows of lotus bud reliefs alternating with engravings. H 14.4, D 15.6 cm, weight c. 5.5 kg.
Attributed to Khorasan/Iran, 13th C.

We would like to thank Dr. Verena Daiber (researcher on Islamic art history and Arab studies and curator or the Bumiller Art Foundation in Bamberg) for her kind help in dating this piece.