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Cupid on a Lotus Leaf
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Brass, Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 8” x 7” x 5” high |
Cupid, standing on a lotus leaf with his quiver (pen holder) tied to his waist, delights in a dragonfly that has landed on a lotus blossom. The white glass blossom forms the inkwell. The dragonfly forms the swivel lid for the inkwell. To Cupid’s side, the top of an unopened lotus blossom lifts off and becomes a candle snuffer. A small candle fits in the resulting opening. The piece is marked with an English registration mark.
Two examples are shown.
#1 – Sold for $115 in December 2022
#2 – Sold for $85 in January 2024
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