Mounted turbo shell drinking cup
On display
Polished small turbo shell, silver-gilt mounts, at the top is a standing figure of Fortuna, holding up a sail. Below this is a grotesque mask, near which is the head of a serpent, whose body is coiled around the shell. The rim, mount and straps are engraved and cut with strapwork. The foot is formed as a four-clawed bird's foot.
Details
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Title
Mounted turbo shell drinking cup
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Associated place
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Date
c. 1580 -
Material and technique
turbo-shell, silver-gilt
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Object type
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Dimensions
18.3 cm (height)
12 cm (width)
8.3 cm (depth) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.
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Museum location
Second floor | Gallery 53 | European Goldsmiths' Work -
Museum department
Western Art
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Accession no.
WA2013.1.195
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