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Lot 659 Dα

A Gothic single-handled mortar

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 1.250 € (incl. premium)

A Gothic single-handled mortar

Golden brown cast bronze with brown patina. With a thick, stepped base and slightly flaring, moulded rim. The base slightly concave due to usage, older tin solder repairs to the moulding of the rim and on one side. H 19, D 18.2 cm, weight c. 10.6 kg.
Southern Germany or Alpine Region, 15th C.

Provenance

Dutch private collection.