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Unidentified mythological subject

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Unidentified mythological subject
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Shell
  • Dimensions: 2 × 1 5/8 in. (5.1 × 4.1 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
  • Object Number: 39.22.8
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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