Nautilus pompilus, common nautilus
A seventeenth century carved nautilus shell showing three techniques used by Dutch craftsmen: cameo work, engraving and an opening resembling a helmet cut into the wall of the chamber.
Size: 5080px × 3380px
Photo credit: © Natural History Museum, London / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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