Pair of Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Pompeii Ewers

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Great looking pair of Bronze Grand Tour Pompeian style Ewers on black marble base. Dark bronze patina. Measures 11” to … more Great looking pair of Bronze Grand Tour Pompeian style Ewers on black marble base. Dark bronze patina. Measures 11” to top of handle and 3 3/4 width of base. This is whats known in antiquity as a “trefoil mouth’’ oenochoe. The oinochoe was part of the standard Greek table service for the mixing and serving of wine. It typically has a pinched spout to facilitate pouring. Rare to find as a pair. less