Continental Carved Ivory Diptych Ball Carving

Description:

Continental Carved Ivory Diptych Ball Carving, late 19th/early 20th century, carved with a leafy quatrefoil to the outside, opening to reveal a scene depicting the "Taking of Bologne, 1511" to one side, and a portrait bust of Charles D'Amoise to the other, lg. open 4 5/8, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

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