This pair of natural sea shells show some mother-of-pearl iridescence on the concave side. They are of different species. One is snail shaped with a spiral form and cream and pink coloring. It has a line of small holes along its broader side. Its growth lines are radial from the origin of the spiral on the narrower side. The other shell is shaped like a closed, folded fan: long and narrow with growth lines along its long axis. It’s coloring is a mix of cream, brown and pink/purple.
Unknown
Pair of Shells,
before 1924
Shell
Object details
Accession number
U11n40.1-2
Primary Creator
Unknown
Full title
Pair of Shells
Creation Date
before 1924
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Display Media
Shell
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Macknight Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.