"Assumption of the Virgin" Carved from Ivory Tusk. This extraordinary piece of carving, was made from a solid ivory tusk split down the middle and is probably early Spanish or Italian 18th Century. It is called "The Assumption of The Virgin" and is composed of scores of tiny figures in full relief which give the effect of complete detachment. It was presented to the Victoria and Albert Museum by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, recently.

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Title:
"Assumption of the Virgin" Carved from Ivory Tusk. This extraordinary piece of carving, was made from a solid ivory tusk split down the middle and is probably early Spanish or Italian 18th Century. It is called "The Assumption of The Virgin" and is composed of scores of tiny figures in full relief which give the effect of complete detachment. It was presented to the Victoria and Albert Museum by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, recently.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Ivory Carvings
Photographer:
Wide World Photos, Inc.
Name on Item:
Wide World Photos
Date:
[ca. June 1926]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Ivory carving
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 261 x 204 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z029s631m
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001322_0005
Barcode:
39999088103476