"Marcus Aurelius Crossing the Danube with his Army", a carved ivory triptych Continental, late 19th century

the triptych fitted within an enameled and gem stone mounted metallic frame decorated with white and black enameled fleur de lys, museum inventory number 93.035.182

Overall in good original condition, with the usual traces of dirt and minute hairline cracks filled with dirt. There is a visible crack to the proper left hand side of the triptych. The trpitych overall with visible gilt highlights, now extensively worn out. The metallic frame has extensively dirt but the enameled decoration is present.
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