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Lot 609 Dα

A Gothic single-handled mortar

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 Gothic single-handled mortar

Yellow gold cast bronze with golden brown natural patina. Of tapering form resting on four paw feet from which issue one shorter and two longer angular ribs. With slightly flaring moulded rim and angular, octagonally faceted handle. The lower section slightly buckled due to usage. H 18.5, D 14.6 cm, weight c. 3 kg.
Attributed to Southern Germany or Nuremberg, 15th C.