19th c Italian Antique Bronze Statue The Venus of Capua, Naples, Foundry mark English Chest on Chest although it's simple design lacks

although it's simple design lacks the brackets or handles commonly seen on their other Japonesque vases

2 small chips on one inkwell and one small chip on the other

There is a minute touch mark under the lift flap ( metal makers mark)

creating with ease such beautiful works of art

19th c Italian Antique Bronze Statue The Venus of Capua, Naples, Foundry mark English Chest on Chest although it's simple design lacksA Beautiful 19th Century Italian Patinated Antique Bronze Statue Of The Venus of Capua. The Foundry mark on the bottom reads: Fonderia Sommer Napoli (Naples, Italy) The Venus of Capua Originally displayed holding a shield, the goddess stood for the desirability of military success and civic peace. Combining sexual allure and martial symbolism, the Venus of Capua evokes the Greek past, yet also bears its Roman civic context. Approx. Dimensions: Height: