Glass Cooler, Painted And Gilded Metal, Featuring A "hypnos" Lion Head Design, Empire Style
Beautiful glass cooler from the Empire period.
The gilded decoration on a black background features neoclassical motifs: the heads of the god Hypnos and running lions set against a background of scrollwork and foliage
In Greek mythology, Hypnos (Sleep) is the personification of falling asleep. In ancient art, he is traditionally depicted as a young man with wings sprouting directly from his temples or head.
Accidents and Shortfalls
Dimensions: 30 x 20.5; height 10.6 cm.
The gilded decoration on a black background features neoclassical motifs: the heads of the god Hypnos and running lions set against a background of scrollwork and foliage
In Greek mythology, Hypnos (Sleep) is the personification of falling asleep. In ancient art, he is traditionally depicted as a young man with wings sprouting directly from his temples or head.
Accidents and Shortfalls
Dimensions: 30 x 20.5; height 10.6 cm.
480 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Painted metal
Reference (ID): 1837009
Availability: In stock
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