{"product_id":"pair-of-early-19th-century-italian-carved-wood-mythical-finials","title":"Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Mythical Finials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Mythical Finials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese carved figures likely served as decorative finials capping newel posts, which are the main upright posts at the top or bottom of a staircase. They are made from carved oak, featuring intricate details and a \"perfect patina,\" suggesting their age and the skill involved in their creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey seem to represent \"The Green Man\", which is a motif found in various cultures, often associated with nature, rebirth, and the spirit of the forest. In this context, it depicts a face surrounded by or made from foliage, a common architectural and decorative element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.5ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 15.5ʺL\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Doyen's ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51631070085351,"sku":null,"price":1985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/7427\/6327\/files\/516_1.jpg?v=1766698948","url":"https:\/\/doyensllc.com\/products\/pair-of-early-19th-century-italian-carved-wood-mythical-finials","provider":"Doyen's ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}