FOUNTAIN
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Lead fountain placed in a light green mosaic basin. The sculpture shows two cherubs holding a cornucopia between them. The one on the right is taller and stands with his right foot on top of a bunch of grapes. Both hands hold the cornucopia. The one on the left is shorter and leans to one side, holding the cornucopia with his left hand and grapes with the right hand. Both cherubs have wings that are folded behind them. Originally placed in the rose garden.
- Object name:
- FOUNTAIN
- Made from:
- Lead -- mosaic
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 1780
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 72.73
- Class:
- GARDEN
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973