Covered Cup: Hercules Supporting the Heavenly Sphere

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Metalwork
Date
c. 1630-1640
Medium
boxwood, silver, gilded silver
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29268
Location
AGO, Gallery 114 Thomson European, North Case

Dimensions

Overall: 28.2 x 12.9 cm (11 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings

Signature
German inscription engraved into equator at globe cup.
Markings
White round label on base: AL 633; Hallmark on edge of metal base, proper left side, unidentified.
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