Scrimshaw-decorated Pan Bone Plaque

Scrimshaw-decorated Pan Bone Plaque, mid-19th century, the hunting scene with four whale boats and several whales, ship and islands in the background, the top with drapery decoration, concave corners, (old repaired horizonal split below center green oxidation staining along left and right edges), mounted in a shadow box frame, pan bone ht. 6 3/4, wd. 11 3/4 in.

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Estimate $4,000-6,000

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