A rare Gothic double-handled mortar - image-1

Lot 658 Dα

A rare Gothic double-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 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.625 € (incl. premium)

A rare Gothic double-handled mortar

Golden brown cast bronze with dark brown patina. With flaring base and protruding moulded rim. The tops of the faceted handles each with seven engraved horizontal lines. With some minor dents. H 18, D 17.8 cm, weight c. 6.5 kg.
Northern Germany, 15th C.

Provenance

Dutch private collection.