An Ivory carving of the Nativity, with God The Father in the clouds above with rays of light coming from behind. Below is a fragment of an architectural detail which looks like the corner of a building. Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the manger are situated on a shelf below, with a swirling pierced relief carving below. This piece is very delicately carved and detailed. Overall the ivory measures approx. 5"H x 4-1/2"W x 1"D. The shadowbox frame with glass measures 9" x 7-1/2".
1,000/1,500
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