Nautilus Cup and Cover: Merman and Mermaid

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Metalwork
Date
1591 (with later additions and alterations)
Medium
nautilus shell, gilded silver, gemstones
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29138
Location
AGO, Gallery 114 Thomson European, East Case
Overall: 32 x 10.5 x 16.6 cm (12 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
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