BRONZE MORTAR. 15TH CENTURY.

Mortar with pestle. Bronze. 15th century. Bronze mortar with pestle, circular base, and outward-curving mouth decorated with a band beneath the rim. The outward-facing base features three smooth, raised lines, above which is a decoration framed by a band at the top, consisting of heavily worn elements or masks above letters in Gothic calligraphy. It is reminiscent of French pieces held in private collections. Weight: 2.8 kg.

· Size: 13x13x9.5 cms