A South German carved ivory elephant's tusk with hunting scene Rococo, late 18th century

finely and deeply carved to one side with huntsmen and their dogs in pursuit of a group of stags, foxes and other prey, framed by rocaille, on fitted modern stained wooden stand

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks, scratches and losses to the carvings, minor surface dirt. Losses and small fissures (including one larger, circa 4cm. long) to the left end. The reverse slighty yellowed. Minor dents, marks and scratches to the modern wooden stand.
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