Masterpiece in turned, carved and openwork ivory. Stem with three corollas of flowers at the twisted base then punctuated with discs and rosaries, topped by a pierced disc and a thin turned knob; circular molded base bordered with crenellated and pierced festoons. South Germany, first half of the 17th century Height : 27 cm - Weight : 48,8 g (slight accidents and damages, top of the tower glued back) This object benefits from a CITES certificate Book consulted: - Florence 2013 Exhibition, Diafane passioni. Avori barocchi dalle corti europee, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti, cat. A turned, carved and openworked ivory masterpiece, Southern Germany, first half of the 17th century

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