Vase in Repossé Work, by Vechte

Claude Marie FerrierMay 1–October 15, 1851

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

A vase made in repoussé silver depicting Jupiter fighting the giants. Jupiter is shown sitting upon an eagle at the top, while the giants throw rocks and trees at him as they try to scale the heavens.

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Title: Vase in Repossé Work, by Vechte
Creator: Claude-Marie Ferrier, Hugh Owen
Date Created: May 1–October 15, 1851
Location Created: London, England
Physical Dimensions: 20.7 × 15.2 cm (8 1/8 × 6 in.)
Type: Print
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Salted paper print
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 84.XB.577.2.3.19
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Creator Display Name: Claude-Marie Ferrier (French, 1811 - 1889) Hugh Owen (British, 1808 - 1897)
Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)

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