Ewer

Jean Gorges I Morel

early 18th century · Pewter · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Ewer — Jean Gorges I Morel

Silver ewers served as models for less expensive vessels in pewter. This example has a thumb piece shaped like a man’s head and acanthus decorations on its handle.

Artist
Jean Gorges I Morel
Date
early 18th century
Medium
Pewter
Culture
French, Montbéliard
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit line
Gift of Stephen Benjamin, 1991

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