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Lot 507 Dα

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.125 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Engraved cast bronze with remnants of red pigment, some verdigris due to corrosion, especially in the interior and somewhat to the indentations. Cylindrical mortar with flat flaring upper and lower rims. With two moulded rings between bands of calligraphy and rounded and droplet shaped medallions with depictions of birds. The base rounded due to use, some cracks. H 14.6, D 18 cm, weight c. 4.6 kg.
Attributed to Khorasan, Afghanistan/Iran, 12th - 14th C.