A Dresden porcelain dressing table mirror. 20th century, the scallop edged oval mirror richly encrusted with enamel decorated flowers and ribbons surmounted by putti in billowing robes, with a timber back and easel stand. Length 11.42 in. Width 8.66 in.
- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
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