La Musique s'inspire de la Poesie. Such pretty details flow from their robes. Cupid walks alongside offering olive branch crowns. Erato and Calliope. 2 of the 9 Muses Calliope who presides over eloquence and epic poetry so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the Chief of all Muses. Erato has the same root as Eros. Desired, Beloved or Lovely, Erato is the muse of Erotic and Love poetry. 2 plates of Composers. Jean Baptiste Lully Italian born French Composer (1632-1687) Marie-Anne Catherine French singer and composer (1695-1793) Base is Green Marble seemlessly inlayed and imbedded in Black Marble trim. Look closely, you may believe this is laser cut by machine with today technology. All hand cut and placed. Curve cut sides. Unbelievable immaculate job. Base alone is a museum grade piece. Minor chips at edges from age. Many many details in each corner of the piece, from the ram head harp to the violin, floral pedestal and cupid. This piece must be placed on a pedestal that can be viewed from all sides. Stamped IE. 26" x 22" x 11" 98.5lbsWe can facilitate crating and shipping$Pic 20 to compare similar manner