Minton Parian Tankard with Fauns and Donkey Decoration

19th century Minton parian tankard, of handsome proportions, of…
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19th century Minton parian tankard, of handsome proportions, of cylindrical form, beautifully decorated with a raised continuous border of fauns, putto and donkey in a wooded grape vine landscape, the handle in the form of entwined vine, height 12 cm

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  • 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.