Cupids in Bacchanalian scene

Possibly workshop of Lukas Faydherbe Flemish

Not on view

The curving back of this relief conforms to the outer edge of an elephant tusk. The object was probably one of a several meant to be set into a piece of furniture. Such scenes of Bacchic revelry were popular among collectors throughout the following century.

Cupids in Bacchanalian scene, Possibly workshop of Lukas Faydherbe (Flemish, Mechelen 1617–1697 Mechelen), Ivory, Flemish

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