French Cast Iron Turtle Coal Scuttle with Satyr Mask
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A French cast iron coal scuttle, 'turtle' shape, the lid decorated with flowers and leaves and a mask of a satyr, makers mark to lid, raised on four feet. 60 x 40 x 35 cm.
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- Satyr - A creature from Greek mythology with goat-like features, including a bearded face and horns, a man's torso, hairy legs and cloven hooves and a tail. As attendants of Bacchus, satyrs sometimes carry grapes or pitchers of wine. As spitis of fertility they may carry a cornucopia or basket of fruit.
They are also used to portray lust, and are often depicted with a leering expression. As well as being depicted singly or in a group in sculpture and candelabra, they also appear as motifs on ceramics, glass, silver and gold objects.
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