Antique Brass Putti Jardiniere with Rococo Feet
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An antique brass jardiniere, late 19th to early 20th century. the ellipse shaped jardiniere with a tin liner, having a pierced lattice gallery and embossed throughout with putti engaged in learning activities, raised on rococo styled feet. Height 19.5 cm length 32 cm. Width 18.5 cm
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- 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.
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