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Sphere Angels and Devils Tessellation Round Orb Paperweight by Escher 4.5H From Escher's series of tessellations , this artwork illustrates angels and devils , identified by their color, intertwined in a unique configuration. The angel wings interlock with the devils' black bat shapes. Taken from a round tessellation drawing, it has been adapted into a round sculptural ball. The ball makes a handsome desktop paperweight adornment. Paperweight Orb comes with a black stand as pictured and color description card. Made from resin with hand-painted colorings. Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection. PN ESC05. Measures: 4.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. Weight 1.5 lbs. M.C. Escher (1898-1972) Escher was a 20th century Dutch graphic artist recognized for his unique interpretation of repeating patterns (tessellations), impossible architecture, and skills in woodcutting and lithography. Although lacking formal training in math or science, he was greatly appreciated by mathematicians, scientists, and crystallographers for his intuitive capacity for transforming geometric shape into a workable and adapting scheme. He became fascinated by the regular Division of the Plane when he visited Alhambra, a 14th-century Moorish castle in Granada, Spain in 1922. Later he would extend his passion from paper to carved beech wood spheres. eMuseumStore is a leading retailer of Museum Store Gifts | Historical Reproductions | Cultural Artifact Replicas About our listing, service expectations, and business philosophy: Item is NEW . Many of our items based on ancient originals -- but you are buying a reproduction / replica. We carefully package our items for safe transport adding sufficient peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, and box support as required by each item. We ship quickly . Item will leave our warehouse in Southern California usually same day or the next business day. We ship via the best method for the weight and dimensions of the item including USPS and Fedex. Each box will have a tracking number . We have been online since 1997 and provide outstanding customer support . We are a small business who want to make you satisfied. If you have any issues, please let us help resolve them through your good communication. We are happy to help you!!! In the event you want to return the item which rarely occurs, we accept returns for 30 days providing you assist us with these requirements: Item is in new condition and in its original packaging. Item is returned without any damage . Please carefully wrap your item and send it back via a trackable method.We cannot issues refunds if the item is broken in transit back to us. Because of transaction costs, shipping is not refundable. If the auction listing has free shipping, we will deduct the amount we spent shipping the item to you from your refund. You give us a chance to respond before any negative feedback is posted! We will help you and want to resolve any issues!!! We pride ourselves on our fine quality items, timely shipping and good communication. Thank you for looking at our listing... And also, please drop by our eBay store called eMuseumStore at http://stores.ebay.com/emuseumstore