Green Snail Shell Cup
Datec. 1720
Mediumgreen snail shell, gilded silver, emeralds, portrait cameo
DimensionsOverall: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object number2003/1333
Copyright
© 2017 Art Gallery of Ontario
LocationNot currently on display
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