Lot 568 D α

A French mortar made for Pierre Traversay

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €

A French mortar made for Pierre Traversay

Golden brown cast bronze with shimmering golden brown patina. Tapering mortar with three angular plaques depicting Sedes sapientiae motifs. The broad, flaring rim inscribed in Latin capitals: "IE SVIS A PIERRE TRAVERSAY". With a thin horizontal crack running above the base, minor wear. H 11.1, D 17.4 cm, weight c. 3.2 kg.
16th / 17th C.