Lot 443
A small ivory tankard, probably German, circa 1900
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Ivory, gilt silver. Conical body with flared Lippe of carved ivory. Detailed carved scene: centrally a putto with anvil and hammer as allegory of labour, beside a putto on a beast of prey as symbol of the mastery of nature, and a female figure on horseback armed with shield and arrows, likely representing Minerva as personification of virtue and order. Domed, oval base and lidded cover. Pommel in relief shaped as a boy seated on a wine barrel, holding a wine glass. Handle with female head in relief and scrolled thumb rest. Set with a total of 14 cabochons. Unmarked. Silver tested, stones not tested. Good condition. Lid does not close fully. Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.5 x 6 cm. Total weight: 149.76 gr. Current CITES documents dated 30.04.2026 with trade clearance included.Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
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