Ivory plaque with nativity scenes
A 12th century ivory plaque carved with scenes in three registers.
Top: the Annunciation (Mary and the Angel Gabriel) and the Visitation (Mary and Elizabeth). The Nativity with Mary lying on a bed and the Infant Christ just above her being warmed by the ox and ass. A figure stands on either side of this scene, possibly Salomé (the midwife) and Joseph.
Bottom: Jesus is being presented by Mary …
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