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Lot 622 Dα

A mortar with casts from nature and Medusa head mascarons

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 1.000 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.750 € (incl. premium)

A mortar with casts from nature and Medusa head mascarons

Golden brown cast bronze with brown patina. Decorated with four applied mascarons alternating with fine reliefs of sage and other leaves. H 9.7, D 12.1 cm. Weight c. 1.4 kg.
South Tirol or Northern Italy, late 16th century / early 17th century.