Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Ewers, Set of 2

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Important pair of napoleon iii ewers in chased gilt bronze with rich decoration in relief of stylized foliage, friezes of … Read more Important pair of napoleon iii ewers in chased gilt bronze with rich decoration in relief of stylized foliage, friezes of palmettes, and vine branches framing a frieze of putti realizing the quadrivium (the set of the four mathematical sciences in the ancient theory: arithmetic, geometry, music, astronomy). The handle, decorated with a cherub and vine branches, ends with a satyr face. Each ewer rests on a round foot decorated with flutes and vine branches. Napoléon iii period, circa: 1870. Dimension: w: 6.7 in, d: 10.6in, h: 22.8in. See less