Carved mother-of-pearl shell, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the crucifixion with the Virgin, St. John and the kneeling Magdalene; below, within a circular medallion, Madonna and Child; perfor…

Carved mother-of-pearl shell, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the crucifixion with the Virgin, St. John and the kneeling Magdalene; below, within a circular medallion, Madonna and Child; perforated flowers all around. Thistype of shells, handmade in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as luxury souvenirs for pilgrims, have always been considered a precious collector's item 15.5x14.8 cm