Pretty Small Mortier Du Puy, Louis XIII Period, Bronze With Dark Patina

Small bronze mortar, flared shape, resting on a small round foot, on which stand 4 buttresses in  shape of caryatids, between which appear in relief a mask of Diana with a pearl necklace and a crescent on head, surrounded by foliage, and 5 florets. The strong upper edge does not have any moldings, this is quite rare.
Information taken from the volume “French mortars from the 15th to the 18th century”, the caryatids are specific to the master founders of Puy, “IC.IF group” datable from 1640/1680.
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Dimensions: 11cm x 7cm. weight: 820 gr. Good condition, the mortar rings, no flaw, good dark patina. This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.