Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre, early 10th century

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Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre, early 10th century, Made in Milan (?), Italy, North Italian, Elephant ivory, Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 5/16 in. (19 x x cm), Ivories, This ivory plaque probably once served as part of a decorative cover for a liturgical manuscript. Three holy women intent on anointing the body of Jesus approach his burial place, the Holy Sepulchre, seen here as a twostory cylindrical building

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Size: 3892px × 5189px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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