A French ribbed mortar with dragon motifs - image-1

Lot 570 Dα

A French ribbed mortar with dragon motifs

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 €

A French ribbed mortar with dragon motifs

Golden brown, slightly grainy, cast bronze with dark brown patina. Decorated with raised ribs alternating with a delicate relief of a dragon in flight; a twisted cord motif and a fleur de lys frieze around the rim. The base slightly concave due to usage, with several dents and overall wear and tear. H 10, D 14.9 cm, weight c. 2 kg.
16th / 17th C.