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Cherubs at the Lily Pond
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Religion |
| Material | Metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 11" long by 6 ½” wide and 5 ¼” tall |
This inkstand depicts four cherubs frolicking at a lily pond, playing musical instruments. The lily pad opens to reveal the inkwell. The piece has a wonderful exuberance and sweep of motion. Match this with the whimsy of the four cherub figures, and the frog on the lower right.
Sold in January 2017 for $120
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