A LARGE CARVED IVORY lidded TANKARD possibly German, circa 1875 the lid surmounted by bachic putti, the body carved in high relief in the round with archangels fighting over the power of death represented by a bearded naked male holding a shyre, issuing a 'C'-scrolled handle carved with a nude female term. On a later gilt-metal base. height 14 1/4 in. 36.5 cm
A LARGE CARVED IVORY lidded TANKARD possibly German, circa 1875 the lid surmounted by bachic putti, the body carved in high relief in the round with archangels fighting over the power of death represented by a bearded naked male holding a shyre, issuing a 'C'-scrolled handle carved with a nude female term. On a later gilt-metal base. height 14 1/4 in. 36.5 cm
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