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Lot 682 Dα

A German mortar with acanthus motifs

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.875 € (incl. premium)

A German mortar with acanthus motifs

Reddish gold cast bronze with shimmering patina. Decorated with a large band of acanthus foliage. With two zoomorphic handles. With some minor dents around the rim. H 12.2, D 12.9 cm, includes a double-ended pestle, weight with pestle c. 2.8 kg.
Attributed to Southern Germany, 16th / 17th C.

Provenance

Dutch private collection.