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Comb (peigne double) (Side 1)

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Side 2

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Subject
Religious. Infancy of Christ.

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Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum

Inv. F 1625

Ivory

Height: 112mm
Width: 144mm
Depth: 10mm

Side 1: Annunciation with angel coming from the right; vase of lilies; dove of the Holy Spirit; bed. Inscription: 'AVE GRACIA'.
Side 2: Adoration of Christ Child (Nativity); shepherds.
Foliated decoration; flowers. Crosshatched background.

Museum's opinion 2012: France or Flanders (?), 2nd half of 15th century.

Attribution
Unknown

Reverse
Carved on both sides.

Object Condition
Missing: 19 thin teeth.

Provenance
Julius Böhler, Munich (art dealer); Collection of Albert Figdor, Vienna; bought by the Museum on 15 August 1935.

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