Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
$475.00
Trapezoid plaque was used as an inlay for a box. Carved in relief depicting a stylized bird in right profile. Mended from two pieces.
L. 1.6″ (4.1 cm), H. 1.1″ (2.8cm).
For close example, see: Davidson G.R. Corinth, vol XII, The Minor Objects. Princeton, 1952, p.135, #948; Goldschmidt and Weitzmann. Byzantinische Elfenbeinskulpturen des X.-XIII. Jahrhunders, I, no.109, pl. LXIV.