Wooden book with white religious carving inside. What is this?

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Posted 9 years ago

Melb53147
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The outside is definately wood. It has two hinges to open it. Open, on the right there is an ornate carving of Mary and child and opposite is Jesus crucified. There is blue velvet around each carving. I don't see any makers mark at all.

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mp.kunst, 9 years ago
It is a altar probably for traveling. Is it ivory?
This is another example.
http://veiling.catawiki.nl/kavels/2091143-zeldzaam-antiek-verguld-tweedeurs-miniatuur-reis-icoontje-met-madonna-en-kind-jezus-19e-eeuw
Melb53147, 9 years ago
I'm not sure. How can you tell if it's ivory?
mp.kunst, 9 years ago
Do same simple tests.
http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Ivory-from-Bone
Gillian, 9 years ago
Can you please tell me what the size is? It could be just an icon used in the home on a dressing table, dresser. I have a wooden one myself that I bought at Wells Cathedral, Somerset.
Melb53147, 9 years ago
7x5" closed, 10 1/2 x 7" open.

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