19th century, patinated cast bronze, tapered round urn form with cow skull mask and garland frieze decoration, supported by three sphinxes, each crouching atop lion leg and paw feet, a foliate scrolling buttress motif to center, raised on a conforming molded base, appears unmarked.

12 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Scott and Lois Taylor, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some rubbing to patina; missing one screw mount to interior with associated looseness; verdigris to interior.