Victorian / Art Nouveau Era Bronze
Classical Figural Vase, Pitcher or Ewer
Form of a Female Head with elaborate Turban and Jewelry
Lovely, even, patina - very heavy - bronze
The piece is stunning
bronze / brass - unpolished
The woman also has an engraved head band around her forehead and a string of beads around her neck.
This come from my father's old store in Brooklyn - "Old Brassware" on Coney Island Ave - been out of business since the 80s but from the 1940s up until the early 80s he bought and sold metal architectural parts of old New York City buildings when they were being demolished and other metal objects - especially candlesticks, samovars, chafing dishes, lamps, chandeliers, etc.
Buyer can polish it up if desired
Measurements:
8" high and 4" wide at the widest part of the head
Heavy - weighs 2 and a half pounds.
I always mail items in very secure, clean packaging and I always use boxes.
I respond quickly to all inquiries
Returns are only accepted if I have described the item incorrectly