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Lot 515 Dα

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 875 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Engraved cast bronze with remnants of red pigment, some traces of calcific deposit. Cylindrical mortar with protruding upper rim. Decorated with two rows of six raised droplet motifs alternating with triangular ornaments. A localised area of wear to the patina and polychromy. H 12.5, D 13.7 cm, weight c. 3 kg. The corresponding tapering pestle with a rounded grip. L 18 cm.
Khorasan, Eastern Iran, 12th - 13th C.