Shell Collection (#11)

L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de... 1917
L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de l'Aisne le 16 avril, 6 heures du matin, 1917

Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions entre le depot et les batteries en ligne, 1917

Study of a shell, 1824-1900. Creator: Albertus Steenbergen
Study of a shell, 1824-1900

Ritual Pellet Drum, c.18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Pellet Drum, c.18th century

Stix, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Stix, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 19

Amphitrite, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Amphitrite, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 1

Japanese Still Life, 1879. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Japanese Still Life, 1879

Rodanus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Rodanus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 14

Frogs in Clamshell, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Frogs in Clamshell, Late 19th century

Bean Pod and Snail, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bean Pod and Snail, 18th century

A Roman Coffin, recently discovered at Shadwell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Coffin, recently discovered at Shadwell, 1858. A curious discovery made by workmen digging at Shadwell Basin on the River Thames in London:.they came to a ponderous leaden coffin

Three shells with a Delft folding dish, 1867-1935. Creator: Maurits Willem van der Valk
Three shells with a Delft folding dish, 1867-1935

Turtle Group, early 19th century. Creator: Kano Tomokazu
Turtle Group, early 19th century

Shells and Marine Plants, 1809. Creator: Henricus Franciscus Wiertz
Shells and Marine Plants, 1809

Tablescreen with Calligraphy of Sima Guang's (1019-1086) Family Instructions, between 1127 and 1279. Creator: Anon
Tablescreen with Calligraphy of Sima Guang's (1019-1086) Family Instructions, between 1127 and 1279

Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later. Creator: Unknown
Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later

Danubius, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Danubius, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 9

Saint James the Greater, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint James the Greater, 1589. From Christ, Twelve Apostles and Paul, pl. 3 of 14

Studies of the Virgin, Drapery, and the Hand of Saint John the Baptist Holding a Shell, c1628

A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. Creator: Unknown
A Shell in the Rebel Trenches, 1863. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 17 January 1863

Au fort de la bataille Jutland ; "Servant les pieces jusqu'a la fin ! ", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century. Creator: Shunkosai Chogetsu
Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century

Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore. Creator: Gerard Seghers
Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore, unknown date

Autour de la Bataille; Canon de 138, 6 de la marine, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Canon de 138, 6 de la marine, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Autour de la Bataille; Mortier de 370, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Mortier de 370, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600

Au Volant; Ravitaillement en munitions d'une batterie en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Au Volant; Ravitaillement en munitions d'une batterie en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751

Conch Shell, 1846. Creator: John O'Brien Inman
Conch Shell, 1846

Nereus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Nereus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 3

Dog with Turtle Shell, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Dog with Turtle Shell, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500

Snail, First half of 19th century. Creator: Tadatoshi
Snail, First half of 19th century

Snail, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creators: Unknown, Seiyodo Tomiharu
Snail, Late 18th-early 19th century

La Bataille de la Somme; Projectiles d'artillerie lourde transportes vers le front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; Projectiles d'artillerie lourde transportes vers le front, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

La Bataille de la Somme; L'obus de 400: Preparation de l'action sur le front francais... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; L'obus de 400: Preparation de l'action sur le front francais de la Somme, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Creator: Workshop of Kawahara Keiga
The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Bird's-eye view of the fan-shaped island of Deshima. In the foreground closed gates and steps between the island and the mainland

Photo album (empty), 1860-1900. Creator: Unknown
Photo album (empty), 1860-1900

La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
A crab, pincers, and two turtle shells, 1726-1779

Eleven large and small tropical cowrie shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
Eleven large and small tropical cowrie shells, 1726-1779

Cowrie shells, 1726-1779. Creator: Johann Gustav Hoch
Cowrie shells, 1726-1779

Group of men in 17th-century costume at a table with a Nautilus cup, 1873

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621

Still Life with Flowers, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Still Life with Flowers, c.1625-c.1630

Frogs, Wild Roses, Shells and Butterflies, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora
Frogs, Wild Roses, Shells and Butterflies, mid-late 17th century

Chinese fortune teller, 1800-1899. Creator: Anon
Chinese fortune teller, 1800-1899. A man with a hat sits at a table. With a brush he writes something on a sheet in front of him

Pronk Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus Cup, Glass Goblet and Fruit Dish, 1678. Creator: Willem Kalf
Pronk Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus Cup, Glass Goblet and Fruit Dish, 1678

Shells on a Stone Plinth, 1698. Creator: Adriaen Coorte
Shells on a Stone Plinth, 1698

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