A Gothic one-handled mortar - image-1

Lot 598 Dα

A Gothic one-handled mortar

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 3.250 € (incl. premium)

A Gothic one-handled mortar

Cast bronze with chocolate brown patina. Cylindrical form with slightly protruding base, four pointed ribs terminating in spandrel feet, broad protruding moulded rim. With an angular faceted handle. Some cracks to the base due to usage. H 20, D 20 cm. Weight c. 5.8 kg.
Southern Germany, 15th century.