Corpus Christi, Dieppe - Ivory - Early 19th century
Beautiful and rare Christ, in finely carved ivory. Head turned to the right, eyes raised to the sky, mouth ajar. Long wavy strands of hair falling over the right shoulder. Fine perizonium held by a string tied on the right hip revealing the bare bottom (rare) . Note: old restoration at the left foot (graft) and re-gluing of the left hand index finger. Displayed on an iron stand. Christ dimensions: total height: 29 cm. Head to feet: 24 cm. Net weight: 297 g. Secure and careful shipment with track & trace. A certificate will be transmitted to the buyer. CITES registration N°FR2105900279-D Note: no shipping outside the European Union!
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Beautiful and rare Christ, in finely carved ivory. Head turned to the right, eyes raised to the sky, mouth ajar. Long wavy strands of hair falling over the right shoulder. Fine perizonium held by a string tied on the right hip revealing the bare bottom (rare) . Note: old restoration at the left foot (graft) and re-gluing of the left hand index finger. Displayed on an iron stand. Christ dimensions: total height: 29 cm. Head to feet: 24 cm. Net weight: 297 g. Secure and careful shipment with track & trace. A certificate will be transmitted to the buyer. CITES registration N°FR2105900279-D Note: no shipping outside the European Union!
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