An engraved ostrich egg, England or Scandinavia, circa 1700 Intact ostrich egg with a small round opening in the centre of the bottom. Finely engraved decoration with black colouring over the entire surface. The main scene surrounding the egg is a detailed illustration of three large whaling ships, with numerous longboats with whalers harpooning grey or Greenland whales. The base area is set off by a narrow acanthus frieze and displays grotesque masks and lion heads amid leafy vines. Height 14 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, handicrafts, handcraft, craf,

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Keywords: 18th, century, clipping, clippings, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, egg, england, engraved, handcraft, handicrafts, intact, object, objects, ostrich, scandinavia, stills