Dirk van Erp

Early Dirk van Erp - Vallejo Period Nordic God Rán Repousse Vase c1900-1905

Early Dirk van Erp - Vallejo Period Nordic God Rán Repousse Vase c1900-1905. Rán, the Norse goddess of the sea, is represented as a ferocious, hammered copper beast emerging from the ocean waves. The craftsmanship of this piece reflects some of van Erp's early pieces created at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. Unsigned. Color added to excellent original patina. 6"h x 9"d