Nautilus cup

Friedrich Hillebrand German

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Nautilus cup
Artist: Friedrich Hillebrand (German, 1580–1608)
Date: 19th century
Culture: German, Nuremberg
Medium: Silver gilt, shell
Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
Credit Line: Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.28.209a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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