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Child Riding Mythological Hippocampus Sea Horse Composite Figural Lamps, Pair
$1,500per set
£1,142.25per set
€1,304.38per set
CA$2,107.69per set
A$2,312.53per set
CHF 1,218.13per set
MX$27,510.01per set
NOK 15,604.11per set
SEK 14,248.68per set
DKK 9,744.94per set
About the Item
Mid-20th century rare and unique pair of figural lamps featuring a young child riding the majestic mythological Hippocampus with the lamp fittings emerging from a piece that looks like a shell or a piece of pink coral that resembles a funnel. Although you can see the tassels that can be used to turn on either bulb there is also an additional switch on the cord. The lamp is made of composition material. The top light bulb area is hinged so you can lean the shade in a different direction. A unique and fun piece that would be a great conversation piece in any room.
History of Hippokampoi or Hippocamps or Hippocampus from Theoi:
HIPPOKAMPOI (Hippocamps) were the fish-tailed horses of the sea. They were depicted as composite creatures with the head and fore-parts of a horse and the serpentine-tail of a fish. In mosaic art they were often had green scales and fish-fin manes and appendages.
The ancients believed they were the adult-form of the small fish we call the "sea-horse". Hippokampoi were the mounts of Nereid nymphs and sea-gods, and Poseidon drove a chariot drawn by two or four of the creatures.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Normal wear for its age - discoloration and a few small chips on base ( which you could repaint if you want a newer fresh look).
- Seller Location:Miami Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1946319901962
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