Description
Carved or decorated coconut shells were popular with collectors around 1600s because of their exotic associations. The intricately flowing but symmetrical pattern of oak, grape and other vine motifs is probably inspired by a late 16th century ornament engraving, as by Hans Collaert (Flemish 1525/30-1580) or Etienne Delaune (French 1518-1583) whose prints explicitly inspired other works in the Study. The monogram "IW" on a cartouche on either side is probably that of the unknown owner.
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