C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, of “The Medici Vase”.

C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir reduction, after the antique, of “The Medici Vase” .

Well-cast bronze reduction of the iconic ancient marble krater vase , known as the “Medici Vase”. The campana-shaped body cast in relief with classical figures ,the top rim with ovolo or ‘egg-and-dart’ detail, raised on a fluted socle onto a square base ,and having twin loop handles with mask-head terminals .

Fitted with a removable inner gilt-metal liner.

In excellent original condition with a rich , consistent patina and colour..

The monumental marble original was sculpted in Athens in the 1st century AD , as a garden ornament for the Roman market, and is now exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery Museum, Florence, Italy .

H 9”

W 5”

D 5”

Italy c.1870

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