Saint John Nepomucene in ivory carved in the round. The... Lot 295

Saint John Nepomucene in ivory carved in the round. The saint is standing with his gaze raised to the sky, arms open, holding his barrette in his left hand; he is dressed in a cassock, a lace border overhang and the aumusse. Base with scrolled sides adorned with leafy sticks and a heart on a diamond fishnet background. Bohemian, first half of the 18th century Height: 22.5 cm - Weight: 290 g John Nepomucene, born in 1340, was a canon in Prague Cathedral. Persecuted by King Wenceslas, he was thrown into the Moldau from the city bridge. Patron saint of Prague, he was canonized late in 1729.