Base for a Statuette, early 16th century, North French or South Netherlandish, Ivory, Overall: 3 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 9/16 in. (9.2 x 12.1 x 11.6 cm), Ivories, The two satirical scenes that decorate this base probably allude to themes of worldly love. One suggests the attraction between the sexes during courtship, while that on the other side alludes to infidelity after marriage
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Base, Statuette, early 16th century, North French, South Netherlandish, Ivory, Overall, 3 5/8 x 4 3/4 9/16, 9.2 12.1 11.6 cm, Ivories, two, satirical, scenes, decorate, base, allude, themes, worldly love, attraction, sexes, courtship, side alludes, infidelity, marriage
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