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Lot 503 Dα

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 2.125 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Yellowish golden chased bronze. Cylindrical form with slightly waisted upper rim. Decorated with three groups of four raised teardrop motifs alternating with engraved leaf motifs filled with foliate scrolls. Engraved with a calligraphic inscription around the upper rim. Some sinter and greenish corrosion, the base rounded due to use. H 14.5, D 16.7 cm. Weight c. 7.1 kg. Including pestle.
Attributed to Khorasan, 10th - 13th century.

Provenance

Archaeological find, Bamyan, Afghanistan.