Empire style fireplace clock "The Muse of creativity". Sienese marble, bronze, casting, patination. France, the second half of the 19th century.

The figure of the muse is depicted in a classical pose, bent over a clock, which symbolizes the connection between time and knowledge. In the 18th and 19th centuries, mantel clocks were often decorated with allegorical compositions related to science, art, and time. Such watches not only performed a practical function, but also served as an interior decoration, emphasizing the status and taste of the owner.