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The miniature scale of this carving and its subject matter make it very unusual. It is carved fully in the round and probably served originally as the terminal on a larger obejct, perhaps on a covered cup or a knife handle. Its rudimentary style discourages a confident attribution, but there is nothing to preclude an English origin. \n\nGeorge is a legendary warrior saint and martyr. His origins lie in Greece and he became popular in the West from the 13th century. He is the patron saint of several European Cities, one of them Venice. He was also made patron of England in 1222. To the early Christians the dragon symbolised the evil. St. George slaying the dragon thus refers to the conversion of a heathen country to Christianity. Later ages interpreted the story following the ancient Greek meaning.\r\n","physicalDescription":"Miniature group, ivory. St George, mounted, is thrusting his spear into the recumbent dragon's mouth; the princess stands at the side holding her girdle, which is fastened around the dragon's neck. He wears a bascinet with raised visor, has a sheathed sword and a heater-shaped shield and holds the reins of his horse with his left hand. The horse is covered in a cloth trapper. 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