Object details
Object number
U11n6.1-8
Creator(s)
Egyptian
Title
Tray of Shells, Stones, Wall and Pottery Fragments
Date
19th century
Medium
Wood; shell; stone; tempera on mud plaster; faience; glazed ceramic
Provenance
Probably acquired by Isabella Stewart Gardner on her trip to Egypt, 1883-1884.
Dimensions
21.6 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm (8 1/2 x 5 x 1 3/4 in.)
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.
Gallery
Macknight Room
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