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Description
4 1/2"l. The decorative object,known as tragant,formed of a heavy paste of tragaganth
gum,flour,sugar and water,depicts a winged cherub standing in a shell-shaped two-wheeled
cart that is being pulled by two winged love birds. The cart rests upon its original brass stand,the
cherub has painted hair and facial features,and there is gilt trim on the cart. Excellent
condition,small flake on one wing edge. Germany,probably Dresden,mid/late-19th century,very
rare.