Shell with Seated Noble

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shell with Seated Noble by an unknown artist depicts a white, carved piece of shell with a wavy top and straight bottom. The carving shows a seated figure with one leg bent and the other extended. The figure wears a headdress and appears to have a flower or similar adornment near their face. Their right arm appears to rest on their right knee. The figure is surrounded by intricate carvings along the edges and bottom of the shell. The background of the image is dark gray.