CITES NOTE: VALID ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION. EXPORT OUTSIDE THE EEC IS PROHIBITED. Oval ivory pendant medallion, carved on both sides, depicting, on one side, Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) holding an open book bearing the Jesuit motto ‘AD MAIOREM DEI GLORIAM’ and the Christ monogram on his chest, and, on the other side, Saint Francis Xavier (1506–1552) accompanied by a Native American, holding a crucifix in one hand and, in the other, an image of the Virgin Mary and a pilgrim’s staff. Spain, 18th century Height: 5.5 cm – Width: 3.8 cm – Weight: 10.4 g Sold with a CITES certificate. Expert: Cabinet Fligny, Paris.