Late 19th century, Royal Copenhagen, white biscuit porcelain, after the early 19th century Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen, blue wave mark to the underside and with impressed stamp "ENERET" to the base.

7 1/2 x 10 x 4 in.

In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a prince whom the god Zeus, in the form of an eagle, carried off to Mount Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods.

One inch area of roughness along base rim; some chipping to Ganymede's face and nose; repair to ewer handle; visible under UV light are possible areas of restoration to Ganymede's head and lower waist.