1920s Italian Patinated Brass Ewer.

1920s Italian  Patinated Brass Ewer.
Exquisite 1920s brass patinated ewer with a  detailed figure of a man with a sea creatures body, holding on to  a grotesque beast with intricate swags, sitting on a circular urn  with a black plinth base. 
A wonderful design probably copied from a early roman or Creation vase. Although a little worn in some places the Ewa is a beautiful colour and is  as heavy as a bronze, it would have been used to contain wine. A very good looking piece of Grand Tour  with a wonderful theme.
The Ewa measures 14 x 14 and stands 45 cm high.