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Romanesque Ivory Carving (© British Museum)
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© British Museum

Romanesque Ivory Carving

Artist: Romanesque

Location: British Museum

Date: 12th Century

Materials: ivory

Dimensions: 45 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £3,000 (Total: £9,500)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 1983 (1959)

Provenance:
Unknown

Description:
Romanesque Ivory Carving. Either English or Scandinavian - probably from a Danish workmanship. Carved on all 4 sides. Thought to be a leg from a ceremonial stool or chair, either secular or ecclesiastical.

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