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Lot 1633 Session 6 (9.30am Wed 26th March) Miscellaneous
Estimate $80
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $80
ETHIOPIA, Coptic 19th century wooden reliquary (179x108mm), inside of base painted with an image of the Virgin Mary, seated, holding baby Jesus and with two angels carrying swords standing behind, the underside of the lid is painted with a scene of St George slaying a dragon, the base is carved from a solid piece of timber that includes a large decorative piece at the top with attached string for appending, at the bottom of the base is a small integrated handle with a carving of Mary, two sides of the base and the lid are carved with a geometric pattern, the lid attached by string threaded through purpose made holes. Extremely fine.
Ex Mark Marshan Collection.
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