A DUTCH BRONZE MORTAR
ENGEL TOLHUYS, NIJMEGEN, CIRCA 1541 (1547?)
The flaring rim inscribed ANNO SALVTIS NOSTRE 1541.I.A.B., the frieze cast with thistle branches centred by a shield with a standing lion, rectangular stylized animal handles
13.9 cm. high x 16.7 cm. diam.
A DUTCH BRONZE MORTAR
ENGEL TOLHUYS, NIJMEGEN, CIRCA 1541 (1547?)
The flaring rim inscribed ANNO SALVTIS NOSTRE 1541.I.A.B., the frieze cast with thistle branches centred by a shield with a standing lion, rectangular stylized animal handles
13.9 cm. high x 16.7 cm. diam.