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~ Saint Jérôme pénitent

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~ Saint Jerome penitent
Carved ivory plaque representing Saint Jerome in a cave, almost naked, hitting his chest with a stone. His left hand is resting on a skull resting on the Vulgate. A crucifix in the background, the cardinal's hat at the foot of the Saint and a lion lying down.
South Germany, 17th century
6 x 9,2 cm - Weight. 250 g (homogeneous wear, two ivory pegs on the sides, old inventory numbers in black ink)