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19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon

$24,649.06
£18,000
€21,099.50
CA$33,943.75
A$36,946.92
CHF 19,576.85
MX$444,342.61
NOK 248,914.66
SEK 228,102.74
DKK 157,611.95

About the Item

This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalone. The central scene shows the Last Supper of Christ, with Jesus shown at the centre of a long table, at which his 12 Disciples eat and converse. Each figure is individually carved from a single piece of mother-of-pearl and arranged in a scene which displays exceptional attention to detail. The central scene is situated inside a shaped rectangular frame, which is extremely impressively carved with scrolling motifs and set with panels of abalone. The icon is surmounted by a figure of Jesus inside an abalone panel, and mounted onto a wooden frame with a hinged stand to the rear.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 156411stDibs: LU956311698061

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