A CARVED IVORY ROUNDEL OF JOSEPH AT THE WELL

GERMAN, 16TH CENTURY

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A CARVED IVORY ROUNDEL OF JOSEPH AT THE WELL
GERMAN, 16TH CENTURY

With a carved wooden border and in a moulded ivory frame.
Traces of gilding on the wooden border.
1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) diam.

拍品專文

The scene shows Joseph being released from the well by his brothers to be sold into slavery in Egypt. The camels in the distance represent the caravan of the Midianite merchants who are seen bartering in the foreground.