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Ivory Last Supper


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The ivory Last Supper was carved in Italy in the 19th century and is based on Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. The groups of disciples were individually fashioned and set into the base with pegs. The Latin inscription on the base translates: “One of you this night will betray me.”