Lot 657 D α

An octagonal mortar

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 €

An octagonal mortar

Cast bronze with remnants of red pigment, wrought iron ring. One handle engraved with a mascron holding an iron ring. The base concave due to usage, a dent to the basal ring. H 12.5, D 18.4 cm, weight c. 5.5 kg.
Khorasan, 12th - 15th C.

Provenance

Dutch private collection.