Cover for a Tureen

Henry Adnet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Silver sculpture of a seashell with a humanoid figure and foliage on top. The figure has one arm bent at the elbow and the other arm extended down along the side of the shell. The shell has a fluted edge. The sculpture is on a gray background. A portion of the sculpture's base is visible on the left side. The sculpture appears to be made of metal and has a shiny surface. The figure is leaning over the edge of the shell. The foliage on top resembles leaves. The shell is asymmetrical.