Lapidary Works of Art and Ivories

Wild boar

Wild boar

Germany, Idar-Obershtain

20th century

Wild, Georg

Nephrite, white agate, rubies; carving, polishing

Length 12.7 cm

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Classic subject matter for German carvers were various forms of Northern European woodland animals. The present boar is carved from rich green Russian nephrite, textured to represent his fur, with white agate tusks, faceted ruby eyes.

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Инв.6431/ДПИ