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Lot 512 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: 1.250 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Cast bronze with engraved decoration and silvery patina. Cylindrical mortar with broad, flat rim and foot. The body decorated with three bands of engraved calligraphy and round medallions with tendrils and birds. The upper rim with a further band of calligraphy. Some deposits to the bottom due to iron-rich soil. H 19, D 20 cm, weight c. 19.8 kg.
North Eastern Afghanistan / Iran (?), 12th - 14th C.

Provenance

Archaeological find, Badakhshan, North Eastern Afghanistan.