~ SALVATOR MUNDI

Carved ivory statuette depicting the Child Jesus standing naked, holding a globe surmounted by a cross in his left hand, with his right arm raised in blessing. Polychrome eyes. Three upper holes for attaching the halo (missing).
Portuguese India, Goa, 17th century.
Height: 26 cm – Width: 9 cm
(Cross added, minor historical restoration to one foot)
. On a turned ivory plinth trimmed with red velvet.
Gross weight: 667 g.

Elephantidae spp. (I/A). CIC FR2307507159-K issued on 30/05/2023.