Lot Essay
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Motture Bells & Mortars V&A, 2001. No.s 8 and 11.
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POSSIBLY TUSCAN, EARLY 16TH CENTURY
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An Italian bronze mortar
Possibly Tuscan, early 16th century
The rim with reeded mouldings, owners or trade mark monogram incised CXF the sides each with four acanthus leaf straps, two plain scroll handles, waisted foot
6¾in. (17.1cm.) diameter, 5 3/16in. (13.2cm.) high
Possibly Tuscan, early 16th century
The rim with reeded mouldings, owners or trade mark monogram incised CXF the sides each with four acanthus leaf straps, two plain scroll handles, waisted foot
6¾in. (17.1cm.) diameter, 5 3/16in. (13.2cm.) high
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