Bronze Ewer

Charles Thurston Thompson

December 10, 1862

Albumen silver print

J. Paul Getty Museum

A detailed albumen silver print showcases an ornate bronze ewer with intricate relief decorations, including garlands and faces, resting on a dark pedestal against a plain background. Photograph of an ornate ewer or a vase-shaped pitcher. The handle of the ewer features the head of a lion, while its body is adorned with reliefs of garlands, an eagle, and the face of a male figure.