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Nautilus shell cup, the Netherlands, late 17th century AD (infosec.pub)

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[–] GoldAxolotl@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Very interesting. Looks like it was quite a popular decorative element. Saw some nautilus shell in Jan Matejko's house-museum in Kraków. If i remember correctly, it was with like metal extension and partially galvanized, beautifully decorated with small [also metal?] figure of some child with a flute riding a dragon. Guess i have too much attention to details 👀