Petit buste féminin en ivoire, Inde, XIXE siècle

sur un petit socle circulaire en ivoire, figurant une jeune femme la tête tournée de profil, les cheveux ramenés en chignon sur l'avant du crâne, le visage finement détaillé, portant des boucles d'oreilles et un collier, vêtue d'une tunique, les bras terminés au niveau des biceps, la poitrine opulente; montage sur un socle en bois

Colours accurate There are crackes due to the usual wear of ivory there is a brown patina mainly on the back
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