Description:

Europe, Victorian Era, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning religious scene depicting the Baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist, hand-carved from a singular piece of oyster shell. The obverse is convex and shows Jesus standing beneath the raised hand of John the Baptist, with an angelic figure on the left side, and a winged seraphim above. The scene is framed with flowing sashes and minimalist foliate motifs, and the lowest border features an intricate, openwork band of flowing curvilinear motifs. The crown-shaped finial on top has a drilled suspension hole. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 3.125" W x 4.375" H (7.9 cm x 11.1 cm).

Provenance: ex-private Green collection, York, England, United Kingdom

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  • Condition: Very minor abrasions, otherwise intact and near-choice. Fabulous detailing is still visible throughout.

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