This is an ornate goblet crafted from a nautilus shell mounted on a decorative stand. The shell has an off-white color with delicate orange patterns and is carved with swirling designs. The shell is set into an intricate golden-colored metal holder, and the stem of the goblet seems to depict a human figure with a fish tail and what looks like wings. The gold base features elaborate floral patterns.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1650 (etching), c. 1670 (mount)
- Medium
- nautilus shell (nacreous layer with etched low relief), silver, and gilded silver
- Dimensions
- 10424 × 14988 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original