Cherub Crying, on a mourning button

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Cherubs are frequently depicted on mourning buttons. Here the cherub holds his head in his hands as he cries. Painting on paper, under glass. 18th Century. Large. Courtesy of Ronnie Wexler.

Button Specs

• Material:
  • 8-0 GLASS in/on METAL
    • 8-2 Clear and colored glass
  • 8-4.2 Shield
  • 15-5 Unlisted
• Design:
  • 20-6 Cupid cherubs
• Type:
  • 24-0 "EIGHTEENTH CENTURY" or earlier
    • 24-9 Under glass
      • 24-9.4 Paper
• Size:
  • Lg