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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
Category
Copyright
Photo © AGO
Location
  • Gallery 114 Thomson European

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