NEO-CLASSICAL REVIVAL CAST IRON FIREBACK Miscellaneous Furniture after the original tapestry

after the original tapestry

19th century iron lion head & mane

Lovely old patination

Dimensions: 24

it is still a stylish piece that would also make a lovely cache pot

NEO-CLASSICAL REVIVAL CAST IRON FIREBACK Miscellaneous Furniture after the original tapestry18th century cast iron fireback depicting the Mythological story of Ganymede and the Goldn Eagle. Ganymede was abducted by Zeus from Mount Ida near Troy in Phrygia. Ganymede had been tending sheep, a rustic or humble pursuit characteristic of a hero's boyhood before his privileged status is revealed. Zeus either summoned an eagle or turned into an eagle himself to transport the youth to Mount Olympus Circa: 18th Century Origin: France Condition: In