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Written by: Diego RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 771694
Dutch 17th CenturyNautilus Cup
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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| Artist / Maker | Dutch 17th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650 (etching), c. 1670 (mount) |
| Culture / Origin | Dutch |
| Medium | nautilus shell (nacreous layer with etched low relief), silver, and gilded silver |
| Dimensions | height: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art |
| Type | Decorative Art |
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