Figure
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
15 mm (H); 40 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27189.3
Summary
Shallow carving in ivory of a man, crouched and hidden below a tray or basket which he holds on his back. On top is carved a long snail.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.