Northern France or Italy
Around 1325–50
Carved ivory
176 x 65 x 207 mm
To either side of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child are scenes from Christ’s birth. Above, God the Father is flanked by angels.
Traces of colour and gold leaf are visible on the lining of Mary’s cloak. Originally, she likely held a carved flower. In its place, a delicate stalk was painted with
gold over a crack in the ivory.