A Nuremberg single-handled mortar - image-1

Lot 599 Dα

A Nuremberg single-handled mortar

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 1.000 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.875 € (incl. premium)

A Nuremberg single-handled mortar

Golden brown cast bronze with shimmering caramel coloured patina. Mortar of tapering form resting on four paw feet from which issue one short and three long angular ribs. With a protruding moulded rim and a large, angular, octagonally faceted handle. H 18.8, D 17 cm, weight c. 4.5 kg.
15th C.