Florence, 17th century, circa 1695–1700.
Terracotta.
H. 29 cm (11 ½ in.); W. 25 cm (10 in.).
MARKS AND INSCRIPTIONS: Arms of Count Maurice de Wendel (1879–1961) and his wife, Countess Andrée des Monstiers-Mérinville (1886–1980), printed on a label visible under the wooden base of the ewer; 1096, inventory number inscribed in ink on the same label.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Count Maurice de Wendel (1879–1961) and his wife Countess Andrée des Monstiers-Mérinville (1886–1980); thereafter by inheritance.
