A few years ago, I found this at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a place I would dearly love to go back to. It is a two-hour plus drive away and we thought it would be nice to stay overnight somewhere. Maybe in the Springtime.
I checked Google and found more information about this urn. It is called a Lead Cherub Urn or Putti Lead Finial, typically used as a decorative garden focal point. It features a central neoclassical-style urn garnished with floral garlands and two seated cherubs (or putti) on either side.
These specific figures are sometimes referred to as "hush baby" cherubs due to their finger-to-mouth pose.
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Very interesting about this type of Cherub. We have been to Louis Ginter several times. They are about an hour and a half away. Near Christmas they have a huge light show that you walk through. It takes them all year to make it and it is usually themed. I love this place!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you live close by to the gardens Ginny :) I had intended to go see the light show, maybe at the end of this year. Hopefully we will get there sooner. I am looking forward to going in the warmer weather also.
DeleteI adore botanical gardens and was interested to read about the cherub. A great photo.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Thank you Amalia, very much appreciated :)
DeleteThose cherubs look like they’re keeping sweet little secrets.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
Thank you Veronica Lee, I think so :)
DeleteIt's certainly a beauty Denise.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too Margaret :) Thank you!
DeleteI doubt that I was ever a little cherub!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chuckle David :)
DeleteHow interesting. A beautiful urn. I had never heard of hush baby cherubs. I think I've seen them before those but didn't know that's what they were called.
ReplyDeleteHush Baby Cherubs was new to me also Ann, and no doubt I've seen them before but blogging about this photo has renewed my interest :)
DeleteThe two-hour drive is well worth it for this beautiful botanical garden. The little angel figurines are so cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs Elke
I agree with you wholeheartedly Elke. The area is full of old buildings too, worth an overnight stay to take them all in. Hugs, Denise :)
DeleteNeat urn and cherubs. I bet they get into trouble when no one is looking!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Val, and I bet they do :)
DeleteI would not yearn for that urn, but it’s good that it pleases you. 😇
ReplyDeleteWell, as the old saying goes, it would be a boring old world if we all thought the same :) I do enjoy looking at it though.
Delete'Hush baby cherubs' is such a lovely name.
ReplyDeleteAgreed and it gave me a smile when I read that :)
DeleteThis fountain is really lovely. What a perfect find!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, it's a favorite out of all the sculptures I have come across :)
DeleteLovely photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteThat's a fun fact about the 'hush baby cherubs'. An ornate and cool urn!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it Ellen, thank you :)
DeleteI agree with Val, they probably are little devils when no one is looking!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Val too, the thought made me smile :)
DeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteThat's lovely Denise :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks Ananka, much appreciated :)
DeleteI have been to the Louis Ginter Botanical Gardens. They are amazing.
ReplyDeleteMy very dear friend from my childhood moved the Richmond/N. chesterfield area after she married.
Hugs cecilia
How lovely Cecilia. Richmond is a great place to explore I'm told. We have only been to the garden and staying the night would allow us to go to other places of interest :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteIt is a beautiful urn. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, glad you liked it and you take care and have a great day also :)
Deletehow sweet those statuary are I love visiting gardens and nurseries too
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, always enjoyable to go to these places :)
DeleteBefore reading your post, I thought the picture might be a grave stone. It's soooooo sweet. Hope you get to go back and spend some time.
ReplyDeleteSandy's Space
Hello Sandy, It has that old look doesn't it? I hope so too and thank you :)
DeleteAren't they the cutest little cherubs. I love the hush baby reference - I have never heard that 💘
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie, that was new to me also :)
DeleteAww they are lovely - great photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you for saying so Jan, and all the best :) Denise
DeleteNever heard of that garden. I hope you go again and post photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marcia, I hope so too and I will definitely post photos. Looking forward to going in the spring :)
DeleteQue linda foto. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, me alegra que te haya gustado. Te mando un beso :)
DeleteI love visiting gardens. I haven't heard of this one but I had to go look it up. If I ever get to Richmond I think I need to check it out. :) Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWe have that in common Erika, everywhere I go I always headed to their local botanical garden :) I can highly recommend this one. You are very welcome and thank you.
DeleteInteresting looking urn.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteI am not sure where it is - guess VA. But the cherub looks sweet.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden near Richmond,, Virginia, or in Richmond, not sure now. Glad you liked it.
DeleteI loved seeing the 'hush baby' cherubs on the decorated urn. It wouls certainly make a talking point as a feature in a large garden. I wonder what secret the cherubs are keeping ?
ReplyDeleteSo glad Beverley, yes, I wonder :)
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