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Lot 525 Dα

A Spanish mortar

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 938 € (incl. premium)

A Spanish mortar

Engraved cast bronze. The originally cylindrical form rounded due to usage, with a protruding moulded rim. Decorated with four engraved ribs and five elongated triangular bosses, one with a suspension loop. The base rounded due to usage. H 12.9, D 15.6 cm. Weight c. 3.7 kg. Including a double-noded pestle with dotted engravings.
16th century.