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Lot 595 Dα

A Gothic two-handled mortar

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 4.000 € - 6.000 €
Result: 6.500 € (incl. premium)

A Gothic two-handled mortar

Cast bronze with natural brown patina. Cylindrical form with six pointed ribs terminating in sculptural paw feet, moulded flaring rim. Two angular handles of octagonal section. H 21.4, D 18.9 cm. Weight c. 7.5 kg.
Southern Germany, 15th century.