Two Carved Mother of Pearl Shells of Religious Theme
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Two Carved Mother of Pearl Shells of Religious Theme
circa 1900, the first a representation of Palm Sunday, with niello engraved inscription 'DOMENICA PALMA" to lower banner (5 3/8 x 5 in.); the larger of the Nativity with ornate openwork and relief carved decoration, the central banner engraved "Bethlehem" to central banner (6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.).
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
circa 1900, the first a representation of Palm Sunday, with niello engraved inscription 'DOMENICA PALMA" to lower banner (5 3/8 x 5 in.); the larger of the Nativity with ornate openwork and relief carved decoration, the central banner engraved "Bethlehem" to central banner (6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.).
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Overall good estate condition; some dust accretions to crevices; some minor surface staining to posterior.
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Two Carved Mother of Pearl Shells of Religious Theme
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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