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Turbo Shell Cup: Satyr and Mermaid
Image Not Available for Turbo Shell Cup: Satyr and Mermaid

Turbo Shell Cup: Satyr and Mermaid

Creator Jeremias Michael (German, 1575 - 1640)
Date17th century assemblage; base 1635 (with later elements)
Mediumturbo shell, gilded silver
DimensionsOverall (sight): 22.7 x 12.9 x 13.2 cm (8 15/16 x 5 1/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Category
    Object numberAGOID.29146
    Copyright
    © 2017 Art Gallery of Ontario
    Location
    • Gallery 114 Thomson European

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