Probably West Germany 18th century - An 18th century West German carved ivory rosary bead. - image-1

Lot 1574 Dα

Probably West Germany 18th century - An 18th century West German carved ivory rosary bead.

Auction 1049 - overview Cologne
16.05.2015, 14:00 - Sculptures and Works of Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

Probably West Germany 18th century

An 18th century West German carved ivory rosary bead.

Worked in the round and hollow to the centre. This double-sided bead shows Christ wearing the crown of thorns to one side and a skull to the other.
With minor wear. Height 2.7 cm, diameter 3.0 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.