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Cockle Shell

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The sculpture takes the form of an open cockle shell supported by dolphins. It is mounted on a rectangular base.

Turton Tower

Bolton

Title

Cockle Shell

Date

20th C

Medium

alabaster

Measurements

H 29.4 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

LANMS.1991.406.238

Acquisition method

bequest

Work type

Sculpture

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Turton Tower

Chapeltown Road, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire BL7 0HG England

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