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Nautilus Cup. Maker: Dietrich Thor Moye. 1633-1644
Nautilus Cup. Maker: Dietrich Thor Moye. 1633-1644
Object type
Nautilus Cup
Place of origin
Germany, Hamburg
Date
1633-1644
Author
Maker: Dietrich Thor Moye
Materials
Silver, nautilus shell
Technique
Embossing, casting, chasing, gilding
Dimensions
Total length: 20 cm (of the shell); total height: 42 cm
Object history note
Was presented by King Christian IV of Denmark to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich in 1644.
Publications
"Ratification of friendship …" Ambassadorial gifts to Russian Tsars. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2005
The Armoury Chamber of Moscow Kremlin Museums. Album. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
ДК-179