Two Scenes of Christ and the Apostles, ca. 850–900, Made in Reims (perhaps), France, French, Elephant ivory with traces of paint, 3 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in. (9.9 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm), Ivories, The story depicted on this ivory focuses on a garment that Jesus seems to be giving to an apostle and may refer to his charge to his apostles to continue his ministry. The ivory, which may have decorated a liturgical manuscript, can be associated with the court of Charles the Bald (r
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