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Nautilus Ewer. 1544-1545
Nautilus Ewer. 1544-1545
Object type
Nautilus Ewer
Place of origin
Belgium, Antwerp
Date
1544-1545
Materials
Gold, nautilus shell, silver, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls, glass
Technique
Embossing, casting, engraving, pouncing
Dimensions
Total height: 36 cm
Object history note
Was presented by King John II Casimir of Poland to Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich in 1651.
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-187