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Lot 538 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: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 900 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Engraved cast bronze with remnants of red pigment, copper inlays and verdigris. Of octagonal section with moulded base and rim. The eight faces decorated with lotus buds, the borders with calligraphic inscriptions. The base slightly concave due to usage, breakages to the upper rim. H 13.2, D 15.7 cm, weight c. 4.4 kg.
Khorasan, 12th - 14th C.

Provenance

Archaeological find, Mazar-i Sharif, Northern Afghanistan.