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!!
ReplyDeleteI adore botanical gardens and was interested to read about the cherub. A great photo.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Those cherubs look like they’re keeping sweet little secrets.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!