Ivory tankard with the robbery of Proserpina -... Lot 581

Ivory tankard with the robbery of Proserpina - 19th century - Ivory casing with a figurative depiction of Pluto carrying the resisting Proserpina away from her flower-picking companions to his chariot, handle with a fully sculpted putti herm; lid and foot ring mounted and decorated with an embossed grotesque band, ivory medallion with a bust of a lady inlaid in the lid. Brass core and mounting with gilding, ivory, carved in high relief with undercuts. H. 29 cm. - Due to the current regulations, a sale can only take place within the European Community, the required EC marketing certificate (CITES) is available.