Common nautilus (Nautilus pompilus). Seventeenth century carved nautilus shell showing three techniques used by Dutch craftsmen: cameo work, engraving

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Common nautilus (Nautilus pompilus). 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.

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Size: 5016px × 3484px
Photo credit: © NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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