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A romantic interlude...

As we time-travel through Britain in pursuit of the history of porcelain, let’s take a moment to pause briefly on our journey. It will soon be Valentine’s Day, and what better time could there be to have a look at the significant role of putti in porcelain design?

Putti, also referred to as cherubs, cupids or little angels, are a popular Western design feature and we have been familiar with them since early

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