Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting Virgin Mary with the dead Christ - Goa, 17th century

elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). The sculpture depicts the body of Jesus Christ on the breast of his mother Mary after the crucifixion.
Height x width x depth: 11 x 3.8 x 4.6 cm. Weight 159 g.
Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects commensurate with age and use).
Accompanied by Ce.S.Ar. Centro Studi Archeometrici certificate of authenticity and by CITES certificate.

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