Two cherubs wih trophies
Statuette
1700-1750 (made)
1700-1750 (made)
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This terracotta group consists of a cherub seated on a shield and sword trying on a plumed helmet, while another cherub standing to the right, holds up a mirror.
Object details
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| Title | Two cherubs wih trophies |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Two putti or cherubs with symbols of war and hunting; Terracotta, South German or Netherlandish, 18th century |
| Physical description | Terracotta group. One cherub, seated on a shield and sword, on a rock, is trying on a plumed helmet. The other standing to the right holds up a mirror. At the back is a drapery. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This terracotta group consists of a cherub seated on a shield and sword trying on a plumed helmet, while another cherub standing to the right, holds up a mirror. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.1-1940 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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