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
Gallery Number
AGO, Gallery 114
Overall: 28.2 x 12.9 cm (11 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
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.