A slightly protruding pierced relief carved along the curve of the ivory tusk. It depicts Christ on a tall cross with the Virgin Mary, Saint John, and Mary Magdalene kneeling with the jar of ointment. Below the figures we see the stony ground and bones of Mount Calvary. This lot contains materials which require a CITES licence for export outside of the EU contract countries. We would like to inform you that such licenses are usually not granted. Dimensions Height 26.5 cm Artist or Maker German Late 17th century Condition Report The base of the protruding beam of the cross broken and reattached with ivory dowels. Some discolouration. With an ivory support attached to the reverse. Provenance South German private collection. Notes VAT: Margin scheme