Pin (part of a set)
Object type: Pin
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, probably Naples
Artist: Bertel Thorvaldsen
Artist bio: Danish, Copenhagen 1770–1844 Copenhagen
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Danish
Date: mid-19th century
Medium: Gold, shell (Cassia rufa)
Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (4.4 × 3.8 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 26.4 × 32.1 mm
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. John D. Jones, 1899
Accession year: 1899
Tags: Sleeping|Children|Night