Limoges Porcelain Plaque with Angels and Putti
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- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Limoges (France)
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