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large pearly iridescent shell fashioned into a cup; gold edging around opening with text and leafy design; dragon with wings and green eyes at front of raised portion of shell; leafy element in gold at top of raised portion with feet only remaining on top of ball; four feet in the form of snails; bell-like form at center bottom between feet; floral-like designs in red and green stones on body of shell

Turban snail shell cup, c. 1560

Unknown , South German or Flemish, 16th century; Artist: Unknown , India (Goa or Gujarat), 16th century

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