A knight (Gawain or Lancelot?) fighting a lion; sword; trees.
Williamson and Davies 2014: French (probably Paris), middle of the 19th century.
Attribution
Unknown
Reverse
Flat and smooth. Ink inscription: 'Wilson No. 70 / 1032 / 7'. This possibly refers to Samuel Willson (also spelled Wilson), of the Strand, London, recorded 1839-1880s. Small white label with red ink inscription 'I.44' (McAndrew collection label).
Provenance
Probably property of Samuel Willson (also spelled Wilson), London, at some point in the late 19th century (see inscription on the reverse). Collection of Robert Napier, Glasgow; sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 11-19 April 1877, lot 2101; collection of James Gurney; his sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 9 March 1898, lot 166; collection of John McAndrew, Holly Hill, Coleman's Hatch, Sussex; his sale, Christie's, London, 2 December 1925, lot 147; purchased by A. Garabed, London who sold it to the museum in 1925.
Bibliography
P. Williamson and G. Davies, Medieval Ivory Carvings 1200-1550 (London, 2014), no. 242
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