Wenceslaus Hollar
Shells (Turritella terebra and T. duplicata L.)

Shells (Turritella terebra and T. duplicata L.)

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Shells (Turritella terebra and T. duplicata L.)
ArtistBohemian, 1607–1677
CultureBohemian
Titles
  • Shells (Turritella terebra and T. duplicata L.)
Date17th century
MediumEtching
DimensionsOverall: 4 × 5 3/8 in. (10.2 × 13.7 cm)
 Mat: 14 1/4 × 19 1/4 inches
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2002.6
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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation
Object Type
Provenance[Susan Schulman Printseller, New York]; purchased by the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, 2002.

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