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Cupid in a Barrel of Grapes
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1820 |
| Measuring | 3 ¼” diameter; 3 ¾” high |
There he sits in a vat of grapes ready for fermentation. Cupid holds a bunch of grapes in his hands. Cupid as a vintner fits in with his love “brand”, likely making a special elixir. Finely cast and chased with the use of the contrasting bronze finishes, the inkwell is complete with all its interior elements.
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