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PUTTO ASTRIDE DOLPHIN

Creator(s): Unknown


About this object

Two fountains in lead depicting puttos astride animals, one on a seahorse, the other on a dolphin. Both puttos are smiling and holding onto the animals with both hands. The one on the dolphin has a rein to hold onto. Bases are carved to simulate waves.

Object name:
PUTTO ASTRIDE DOLPHIN
Made from:
Lead
Made in:
England
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
66 cm (26 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
72.18.2
Class:
GARDEN
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973