Richly carved ivory oliphant. Horseman in armour riding through a forest, the allegory of Death, wearing a crown and holding an hourglass, stands beside him; behind his back, a menacing chimeric creature with a halberd; above him is a town surrounded by rocks and trees; wolf-shaped mouth showing its fangs. Germanic countries, 19th century Length: 50 cm Provenance: Purchased at Christie's, London on 5 June 1890 Lot 83 Baron de Cosson's Sale Pitt-Rivers Collection