PUTTO ASTRIDE SEAHORSE
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: French Parterre
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 SEAHORSE
- Made from:
- Lead
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 66 cm (26 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 72.18.1
- Class:
- GARDEN
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973