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Photo: cup and cover made from a turban shell and silver-gilt, formed into the shape of an eagle
Metadata
Attribution: Jacob Frick
Origin: Germany
Date: c. 1590-1600
Materials: silver-gilt and polished turban shell
Dimensions: overall height: 29.2 cm; height of cup: 24.3 cm; gross weight: 1,264 gm

 

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