Shellfish Collection (#3)

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa
Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Fisherfolk on the coast, in the distance a man struggles with an octopus. Detail from a larger artwork

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa
Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. View from the veranda of a house on the coast. Detail from a larger artwork

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Detail from a larger artwork

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Susaki (Susaki shiohigari), from the series "Famous... c1832/34
Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Susaki (Susaki shiohigari), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)", c. 1832/34

Skinheads on the beach at Southend, Essex on Bank Holiday Monday. 27th August 1979

Mussels, Patmos, Greece

Seafood paella (paella de marisco), Valencia, Spain

Patterned Lobster
Isabelle Brent

A Blue Lobster
Isabelle Brent

Watercolour Crab
Isabelle Brent

Sea Life Fish
Isabelle Brent

Crabe Artiste
Isabelle Brent

Gathering abalones-Nakoaktok, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Gathering abalones-Nakoaktok, c1910. Kwakiutl woman gathering abalones, Washington

Istakoz
Emel Tunaboylu

Yengec
Emel Tunaboylu

An oyster (ostrea edulis) in a rocky sea depth. Europe. Date of Photograph:1960-1965 ca

Microscopically enlarged tongue of Litturina obtusata (Molluscs). Date of Photograph:05/1895

Tongue of Helix pomatia (Molluscs) magnified under a microscope. Date of Photograph:02/1890

Helix (Mollusca Gastropoda). Date of Photograph:1967

Octopus (Octopus), Civic Aquarium of Milan Milan Civic Aquarium of Milan. Date of Photograph:1967

Helix (Gasteropoda mollusca). Date of Photograph:1967

Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman wringing waistcloth holding knife in her mouth while

Various rockpool animals and seaweeds, photographed on a white background. Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, March. Digital composite

The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. The pearl, one of the most beautiful of our gems, is found in a species of shell fish, which is a variety of the mussel, not an oyster

Still Life, 1612-1661. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life, 1612-1661

Arrangement with wine glasses, oysters, lemon and other fruits, 1848. Creator: Carl Balsgaard
Arrangement with wine glasses, oysters, lemon and other fruits, 1848

Oysters, Fruit and a Wineglass on a Stone Table, 1671-1679. Creator: Abraham Mignon
Oysters, Fruit and a Wineglass on a Stone Table, 1671-1679

Lai Foong Lala Shellfish Noodles, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

High angle view of fresh clams in crate for sale at market, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

High angle view of crates with various fresh sea food for sale at market, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Grilled limpets with garlic, a delicacy. Moledo do Minho, Portugal

A general view of people who dot the beach as they dig for shellfish during a record low tide in Saint Malo, western France, March 21, 2015

Noisette Oysters, Jersey, Channel Islands

Abalone, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Morant Bay Oysters& Firey Chillie Sauce, St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean

Traditional local dish of stuffed Gnocchi & seafood, Stari Grad (Old Town), Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

France, Normandy, Honfleur, Oysters

Menu of oyster restaurant on Wilsons Wharf, Victoria Embankment, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Fish stew (Caldeirada a Fragateiro). Portugal

Grilled limpets. Porto Moniz, Madeira. Portugal

Seashells in the fish market. Bergen. Norway

Traditional dish of di pesce crudo (raw seafood) at La Rotonda Restaurant, Savelletri, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Dried mussels, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Cafe selling marron (fresh water crayfish), Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Conus Aulicus, Chain-spotted Brunette Cone Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or, Monthly miscellany of exotic natural history by Donovan, E

Hermit crab at beach. Endless tropical horizon

Crimson Crawfish
Charles Dessalines D Orbigny

Giant Tridacna clams, genus Tridacna, in the shallow reefs off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Shellfish: From Oysters to Crabs and Everything in Between" Delicate and alluring, an oyster shell reveals its hidden treasure - a lustrous artificial pearl that captivates with its iridescent beauty. Behold the majestic Giant Japanese Spider Crab, a creature of immense proportions that roams the depths of the ocean floor, captivating us with its otherworldly appearance. Witness nature's ingenuity as a sea otter cleverly uses a stone to crack open an abalone, showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence in obtaining their delicious meal. Step back in time with an enchanting advertisement for Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, transporting us to Whitstable Native Oysters' birthplace in Kent, where tradition meets exquisite taste. Journey to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean and marvel at the vibrant red land crab dipping into water to replenish both salt and hydration – a fascinating ritual unique to this Australian territory. A delicate Velvet Crab immortalized on paper through meticulous watercolor strokes reminds us of nature's intricate artistry found even within seemingly small creatures. In Bali's coastal paradise, witness a seashell gleaner diligently collecting these treasures from sandy shores – reminding us of our connection with nature's bountiful offerings. Willem Claesz Heda's masterpiece "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" transports us back to 1635 when shellfish adorned opulent tables as symbols of wealth and indulgence during lavish feasts. Unconventional yet delightful; imagine receiving a Christmas card shaped like a lobster – celebrating uniqueness while spreading holiday cheer. Encounter Costa Rica's Cahuita National Park resident -the hermit crab- showcasing its adaptability by using abandoned shells as mobile homes along picturesque tropical beaches. Discover history served on porcelain as an exquisite oyster plate from the Rutherford B.