"ROMAN BATTLE SCENE," A CARVED IVORY TANKARD Continental, circa 1880

the lid surmounted by a warrior striking his enemy, the body carved in the round in high relief with cavaliers in battle.

Overall in good condition. Very minor yellowing and vertical hairline cracks filled with dirt in places, consistent with age and environmental effects. Please note that the lid has no thumb piece. The spear held by the standing man is partially broken, his sword has been broken in half and re-glued. Two of the swords held by the cavaliers have also been broken and repaired. There is a large age crack to the base.
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