Indian
Shankha with Vishnu Emblem, 19th century
Shell, 15.2 x 7.9 cm (6 x 3 1/8 in.)
This natural white conch shell has been carved with a pair of parallel lines that follow the natural spiral contours of the shell. A stem and simple eight petaled flower with a prominent central vein on each petal connects to the set of lines. The flower is positioned on the largest part of the central body of the shell.
Vatichino
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.