Lot 575 Dα

A Hachmann mortar made for Peter and Anna Opden

Cast bronze with dark brown patina. The display side decorated with two winged demi-figures supporting a vacant shield, the reverse with two lions rampant flanking a central ornamental motif (severely worn). The rim and base with broad bands inscribed in Gothic minuscule and Latin majuscule: "peter opden helder anna syn t w" and ANNO DOMINI M V IXXXIIII". Significant wear to the decor. H 12.7, D 13.2 cm. Weight c. 3.7 kg.
Cleves, Hachmann workshop, attributed to Wilhelm Hachmann, 1584.