ewer id

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Illielee, Apr 26, 2018.

  1. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    anyone recognize this ewer?
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  2. Huntingtreasure

    Huntingtreasure Well-Known Member

    Sorry, I do not,
    There is a lot going on there.
    Grotesques, gargoyles maybe, and the figure from a ship, as handle. Maybe someone else will know.
    I see it so well, maybe Dante’s inferno?
     
    Last edited: Apr 26, 2018
  3. AJefferson

    AJefferson Well-Known Member

    Are here any markings that you can find on it that could help?
     
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  4. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    no markings. sorry friend sent pictures and haven't handled but he saw none.
     
  5. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    18 inches tall, heavy spelter type metal with gilding remnants.
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  6. Huntingtreasure

    Huntingtreasure Well-Known Member

    How are these attached to the bases? If it’s not too difficult to take apart, there might be some marks on bottom of ewer. Now I can see it better, will try to find this scene, or similar. Give a good look over for marks.
     
  7. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    no marks, bottoms hollow, bolted on with square nut. triton and nereid. haven't found a match yet.
     
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  8. Huntingtreasure

    Huntingtreasure Well-Known Member

    It seems to be King Neptune, but I’m still looking.
    Maybe Poseidon.
     
    Last edited: May 2, 2018
  9. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    The figures are half fish. if I understand correctly Neptune and Poseidon are not depicted with tails, but tritons and nymphs are a common motif where they appear. Not sure about the child at top, curious about that as well.
     
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