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1147 - German bronze mortar, Germanic School. 17th century
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Estimate €750 - €2,500
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Description
German bronze mortar, Germanic School. 17th century Cast and chiselled bronze. The mortar has a truncated cone-shaped structure with two side handles and a body profusely decorated with friezes of plant scrolls and mythological figures in relief. The top is crowned with an ornamental epigraphic inscription running around the rim, probably commemorative or alluding to the object’s medicinal use. The piece is accompanied by its original pestle, also in bronze, which highlights its excellent state of preservation. The quality of the modelling, the density of the ornamentation and the balance of forms demonstrate remarkable technical mastery on the part of the founder, placing this piece amongst the finest German productions of the period. Its form and iconography link it to Renaissance mortars from the Germanic world, used in both apothecaries and the homes of the wealthy. Its significance lies not only in its functionality but also in its artistic value as a decorative and status symbol. Dimensions: 12 × 14 × 14 cm
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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