Ivory plaque carved in high relief of the Descent from the Cross in bas-relief. The body of Christ is carried by Saint John, Nicomedes and Joseph of Arimathea before Mary Magdalene kneeling in the lower right-hand corner; in the background, Mary and two holy women. Northern Italy or southern Germany, 17th century. H: 9.9 cm; W: 5.7 cm; D: 1.8 cm