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Walking stick of wood with tortoiseshell wrapping and a gilded knob decorated with mythological scenes
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Walking stick of wood with tortoiseshell wrapping and a gilded knob decorated with mythological scenes

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · cutting; gild; tortoise shell; gilding (material); wood (plant material)

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

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Walking stick of wood around which tortoiseshell is applied and upon which a gilded knob, decorated with mythological representations in relief. Metal point.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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walking stick
Credit lineWandelstok van hout waaromheen schildpad en waarop een vergulde knop, versierd met mythologische voorstellingen. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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