Extraordinary ivory tankard ‘Triumphzug des Dionysus

Extraordinary ivory jug ‘Triumphzug des Dionysos’

Extraordinary ivory tankard ‘Triumphzug des Dionysus Hanau, late 19th century, silver, stamped, part gold-plated.

BZ., MZ. Round, arched stand with embossed and chiseled floral decoration.

Conical ivory corpus with finely crafted, figurative relief representation of the triumphal procession of Dionysus.

Arched hinged lid with engraved, chisel-like floral decoration and crowned by a seated Pan figure as a pommel.

Plastic handle in the form of a figurehead.

Ivory carving minimally bumped H. 27.5 cm. Weight together approx.

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