The Fight Of Centaurs And Lapiths, Large Covered Pot In Silver Bronze From The 19th Century

Large covered pot in silvered bronze in the style of German covered pots, Augsburg ivory from the 17th century and the Renaissance representing on its rim and its lid the fight of the centaurs and the lapiths.
the sculptural details are magnificent and the bodies are intertwined, we can see the lapiths fighting against the centaurs, the faces are grimacing and the muscles protrude.
very beautiful carving work and even openwork work in certain places.
the silver finish is in perfect condition.
a superb bronze covered pot with an intense mythological theme.

Sujet mythologique : lors des noces de Pirithoos de Thessalie, roi des Lapithes, avec Hippodamie, les Centaures, êtres fabuleux à tête et torse d’homme et corps de cheval, qui s’étaient enivrés, voulurent s’emparer de la jeune épouse et d’autres femmes ; ils se heurtèrent alors aux Lapithes qui les pourchassèrent.

dimensions:
36 cm high and 16 cm at the widest.

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