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Footstool

Applied Arts
Inventory number
2020.10.8.6.AA.FU.C1840.GB
Description
Small round walnut foot pouf, decorated on the sides with geometric marquetry, adorned on the top with a woven wool and beadwork representing in the center a griffin in blue, white and pink colours, and a scrolled floral frame around it. The stool is standing on three ceramic feet.

In heraldry, the griffin's amalgamation of lion and eagle gains in courage and boldness, and it is always drawn to powerful fierce monsters. It is used to denote strength and military courage and leadership. 
Materials
Walnut wood
Rosewood tree
Wool thread
Glass beads
Ceramic
Origin
circa 1840 United Kingdom
Dimensions
Width : 28 cm
Length : 28 cm
Height : 10 cm