A Dutch bronze mortar, Wegewart workshop in Deventer, dated 1621
Bronze with a beautiful patina. Cylindrical body with a stepped base and wide, flaring Lippe. Two friezes of relief foliate décor running around the body, above them a banner inscribed "LOF GODT VAN AL Ao. 1621". Two small handles in the shape of dolphins on the sides. Pestle not originally associated. Height 11 cm, pestle length 18 cm.
353721
Condition: II -
Bronze with a beautiful patina. Cylindrical body with a stepped base and wide, flaring Lippe. Two friezes of relief foliate décor running around the body, above them a banner inscribed "LOF GODT VAN AL Ao. 1621". Two small handles in the shape of dolphins on the sides. Pestle not originally associated. Height 11 cm, pestle length 18 cm.
353721
Condition: II -