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Lot 529 Dα

A small mortar with lion handles

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.000 € (incl. premium)

A small mortar with lion handles

Cast bronze with golden brown patina. The handles formed as two recumbent lions gazing upwards. Some small casting faults to the base. H 9.5, D 10.8 cm. Weight c. 1 kg.
Attributed to England, 16th/17th century.