Cupid and Psyche, Germany , foundry unknown, cast iron

Cupid and Psyche

Germany , foundry unknown

Second quarter of the 19th century

  • Titles Cupid and Psyche (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in., 1391.4g (24.4 x 19.7 cm, 1.4 kg)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.439
  • Work Type plaque
  • Classification Plaques

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