Parasol

anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1900

The end of this parasol’s stick, the ivory is carved to look like two twisted gnarled twigs. It shows the influence of realism in art (the preference for realistic depictions), which emerged in the second half of the 19th century.

  • Artwork typeparasol
  • Object numberBK-14689
  • Dimensionslength 31.6 cm x span 54 cm, length 79.4 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicszijde, ivoor, metaal, koper