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A Finely Carved Sword or Dagger Handle with a Female Head Two Grimacing Faces Flanked by Two Kneeling Naked Figures
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A Finely Carved Sword or Dagger Handle with a Female Head Two Grimacing Faces Flanked by Two Kneeling Naked Figures

Finch & Co

Period 1600-1800

Origin Italy or France

Medium Ivory

Dimension 13.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm (5¹/₄ x 1³/₈ x 1¹/₈ inches)

A Finely Carved Sword or Dagger Handle with a Female Head Two Grimacing Faces Flanked by Two Kneeling Naked Figures
A ‘cartouche’ or ‘shield’ with cross hatched design with a military trophy; swords, flags and spears behind 
Ivory, old metal repair, fine colour and patina from use 
France or Italy 

Late 17th / Early 18th Century 

SIZE: 13.5cm long, 3.5cm wide, 3cm deep - 5³⁄₈ ins long, 1³⁄₈ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep 


Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01029/CE

Period: 1600-1800

Origin: Italy or France

Medium: Ivory

Dimension: 13.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm (5¹/₄ x 1³/₈ x 1¹/₈ inches)

Provenance:
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01029/CE

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