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These figures are vintage terracotta cherub angel ornaments, famously produced as holiday reproductions by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) during the 1990s.
They are based on the museum's historic collection of 18th-century Italian Baroque crèche figures (putti), which are traditionally displayed every winter on the Met's famous Christmas Tree in the Medieval Sculpture Hall. These finely detailed, unglazed clay figures are designed to be suspended as wall hangings or tree ornaments. There are in excellent vintage with no cracks or chips.TERRA COTTA PUTTI 5 1/2”. Originally $49.50 each! These are based on Loretta Hines Howard's presentation to the Metropolitan Museum of her collection of Cherubs. There is a Loop to hang with a tree hook (or clear fishing wire, to give the illusion of flight) on the upper back. 'MMA' is inscribed on one foot .They are a licensed reproduction from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of love-themed sculptures. With traditional style and matte finish, these figurines are a retired making them a collectible item for adults interested in angels and cherubs. Made in the USA. (Soaring Pose): This cherub with its right arm fully extended upward is Cherub #6.• (Hands Folded in Prayer): This cherub with its hands held tightly together at its chest is
Cherub #2(Hands Crossed on Chest):
This standing cherub with arms gently crossed over its chest in awe is
Cherub #5.(Gazing Right/Buoyant Pose):
This active cherub looking over its right shoulder with both arms extended is Cherub #7.
