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

Lot 1573 Dα

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

Auction 1049 - overview Cologne
16.05.2015, 14:00 - Sculptures and Works of Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 868 € (incl. premium)

Probably West Germany 18th century

An 18th century presumably West German ivory rosary bead.

Carved 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 a drilled hole to the top, the skull's chin lost. Height 3.0 cm, diameter 2.5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.