λ TWO CARVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SHELL PLAQUES WITH CHRISTIAN ICONOGRAPHY
Jerusalem, Holy Land, early 20th century

Each of typical convex, circular shape, the front deeply carved with reliefs showcasing traditional Christian iconography including the Epiphany / the Adoration of the Magi, and Christ's Resurrection, the latter relief marked with a cartouche inscribed 'Jerusalem', underneath it an openwork vine scroll, the outer edges of both plaques decorated with concentric geometric fretwork bands, the plaques conceived as traditional pilgrimage souvenirs from the Holy Land.

13.6cm x 13cm and 14cm x 13.5cm respectively

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