Circa 1920s German painted ivorine miniature relief. 'Siebenschlafer [Seven Sleepers]' Siebenschlafertag, June 27th, is a German feast day which honours the seven sleepers of German folklore and which determines the weather for the next seven weeks. Initialled 'P' lower left. Inscribed verso. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to new, south Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. 7.5 x 8 cm image 17 x 17.5 cm framed