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Nautilus cup

anonymous · c. 1630 - c. 1660 · gild; nautilus shell; silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The body of this cup is made from the shell of a marine mollusc, the nautilus. It also served as the inspiration for the decoration, which consists of a multitude of sea creatures. Dolphins and mermaids swim around the foot; fish, sea gods and goddesses form the bands of the mount.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

nautilus shell cup triton(s)Nereids, daughters of Nereus sea-nymphs

Credit lineNautilus cup. c. 1630 - c. 1660. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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