French neoclassical period sky goddess IVNO shape copper business card tray

Calling card tray in the shape of IVNO, the goddess of the sky, in the French neoclassical period The development of business cards originated in France in the early 19th century, and quickly spread throughout Europe and America, and this small plate is a small derivative of it, called Calling card tray. In the era when the telephone was not yet invented or popularized, there was no way to notify the visitor in advance. If the owner was not at home when they visited, they would put their personal business cards in the Calling card tray on the entrance table of the owner's hall. Let the host know they've been there. From the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century, the representative art of Europe was neoclassicism. Neoclassicism is the restoration and transformation of the ancient Greek and Roman classic styles in the western world. This Calling card tray is based on IVNO, the goddess of the sky loved by the Romans. The image theme, the peacock is one of its representative sacred objects. The Calling card tray is now very suitable for storing change, jewelry or as its original function. Size: 24*15.7cm Year: around 1820 #Sales do not include other photographs It is in good condition and can be used normally, but the old parts will inevitably have historical traces, and those who can accept it will buy it again.