Beth Carter; The Innocents Group; Bronze; Edition 3 of 10 sub-Mirrors & Lighting The cast iron base still

The cast iron base still adjusts with the turning nut

There is certainly an oriental influence here with Chinese bronze examples of jardinières in antiquity having similar handles as this piece that feature the elephant masks and rings

is sturdy and strong with a very small amount of old woodworm

signify loyalty to the "bewitching" one

Beth Carter; The Innocents Group; Bronze; Edition 3 of 10 sub-Mirrors & Lighting The cast iron base stillOrigin: EnglishPeriod: 21stCProvenance: Direct from the Studio of Beth Carter; Edition 3 of 10Date: c. 2019Height: 19. 5Depth: 8. 25Width: 11. 75 (at base)See here for an introduction to the work of Beth Carter.