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Lot 081: Large Capo de Monte Ewer

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Lot 081: Large Capo de Monte Ewer
Magnificent Capo de Monte Ewer with figural handle. Fashioned after the Classic Ancient wine jugs, this 19th c. fine porcelain work features a handle fashioned as a naked Bacchus peering into the jug from above. A naked woman entwined in octopus tentacles is seated below. Grotesque masks are fashioned at the front and back. The scenic body depicts scenes of drunken revelry and includes leopard drawn chariot, centaurs, goats, naked women, naked men, etc. the base is fashioned with large spread winged birds draped with swags of fruit and flowers. Marked in blue under glaze with the crown over "N" mark. Some minor wear to gilded accents. Approx. 20"t x 13"d x 9"w. Est. $1,500 - $2,000.