JEB4905606: This mirror valve is characteristic of this period. It consists of two valves containing a polished metal disc that fit together by simple rotation. They illustrate on each side a scene of courteous love inspired by medieval poetry and literature, around 1300. Dim: 6x6,5x5,5x3,2cm. Ivory. Musee de l'hospice Saint Roch, Issoudun. Mandatory mention / Bridgeman Images
GIA4726901: Journey of Captain James Cook (1728-1779): indigenes of the Marquesas Islands - illustration taken from “The Great Mariners of the 18th century””, 1879 - 1 of the 3 volumes of Jules Verne's “General History of Great Voyages and Great Travellers”, French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images