Opstelling van een kist met gegraveerd ivoor in het Bayerisches Nationalmuseum te München 1876

This 1876 photograph by an anonymous artist depicts a carved ivory box, with intricate details, housed in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum in Munich. The image shows a chest carved with figures and fauna surrounded by intricate scrollwork. The box is believed to be from the 16th century, a testament to the craftsmanship of the period. The box's intricate carvings are an example of the detailed work that was common in the 16th century, especially during the Renaissance, when ivory was a valued and highly sought-after material for decorative purposes. The photograph's crisp black and white tones highlight the details of the box, providing a glimpse into the craftsmanship of this historic object. The image can be found in the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 282 mm in height by 240 mm in width.