Ivory figure ‘Cart with ladies’, late 19th century

Carved ivory figure. It depicts a small scene with two beautiful noble ladies in the centre of a garden filled with flowering branches. Both young women are dressed in traditional clothes, and one of them sits on a carriage with fine relief details. The carving is set on a custom-made wooden base. A breakage is visible. 

Size: 30 x 27 x 44 cm

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