Allegory of the Transience of Life: Putto Blowing Bubbles with Decomposing Skull

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Sculptures
Date
mid-17th century
Medium
ivory, wood
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29274
Location
AGO, Gallery 108 Thomson European, Memento Mori Roomette

Dimensions

Overall (with base): 11.4 x 12.1 x 1.9 cm (4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
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