Vintage Bruxelles Peeing Boy Gilded Fountain Topper Statue Figurine 2.5"

Description

Vintage metal souvenir figurine in the shape of Brussel’s famous Manneken Pis (Peeing nude Boy) fountain statue; painted gold, originally mounted on a base.

“Manneken Pis, Dutch for 'Little Pissing Man') is a landmark 55.5 cm (21.9 in) bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens; a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin. Though its existence is attested as early as the 15th century, it was designed in its current form by the Brabantine sculptor Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619.

Manneken Pis has been repeatedly stolen or damaged throughout its history. The current statue is a replica dating from 1965, with the original being kept in the Brussels City Museum. Nowadays, it is one of the best-known symbols of Brussels and Belgium, inspiring many imitations and similar statues. The figure is regularly dressed up and its wardrobe consists of around one thousand different costumes. Due to its self-derisive nature, it is also an example of belgitude (French; lit. 'Belgianness'), as well as of folk humour (zwanze) popular in Brussels.”

Condition

Good Overall - Wear to finish

Dimensions

0.875” x 0.5” x 2.375” (Width x Depth x Height)