Live Auction 2855The Decorative Arts Sale
A BRONZE MORTAR
Lot 230

A BRONZE MORTAR

DUTCH OR FLEMISH, CIRCA 1640

Closed22 September 2010

Price Realised

EUR 16,250

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A BRONZE MORTAR
DUTCH OR FLEMISH, CIRCA 1640
The flaring rim inscribed SI DEVS PRONOBIS QVIS CONTRA NOS ANNO 1640, the frieze decorated with tendrils and flower sprays, above andother frieze with festoons, beaded garlands and flowers
18.2 cm. high x 22.5 cm. diam.

Specialist note

The Latin inscription, meaning 'If God is with us, who can be against us' is taken from Rom. 8:31.