A fine carved ivory triptich
Apparently unmarked, possibly 16th Century
Of rectangular form, carved with the entombment of the Virgin, flanked by angels and the Apostles centered by Christ, the two sides depicting Christ at the Cross respectively The Annunciation, all in gothic architectural surround, with reeded gilt bronze mounts
23cm. (9.1/8in.) wide
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