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Lot 510 Dα

An Islamic mortar

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 3.250 € (incl. premium)

An Islamic mortar

Engraved cast bronze with remnants of pigment. Of tapering form, decorated with two rows of lotus bud reliefs alternating with three finely engraved tendril medallions. The upper border with a calligraphic inscription. With a repaired hole to the underside. H 13.4, D 15.5 cm, with pestle, weight with pestle c. 5.4 kg.
Khorasan / Western Afghanistan or Iran, 13th C.

We would like to thank Dr. Verena Daiber (researcher on Islamic art history and Arab studies and curator or the Bumiller Art Foundation in Bamberg) for her kind help in dating this piece.