Lot Essay
Dieppe was the centre of the ivory trade in 17th century Europe.
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LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DIEPPE
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A CARVED IVORY TOBACCO RASP
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DIEPPE
Depicting Venus after the bath accompanied by a fruit-bearing maiden; the rasp lacking
18.5 cm. high
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DIEPPE
Depicting Venus after the bath accompanied by a fruit-bearing maiden; the rasp lacking
18.5 cm. high
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