Artifacts crafted from ivory, a luxurious material derived from animal tusks, prized for its smooth texture. This category includes carvings and ornaments that showcase the delicate artistry of this rare medium.
This exquisite horn, dating back to the 12th century, showcases intricate carvings that blend cultural influences from across the Mediterranean, inviting us to explore a world of historical fusion where Arab craftsmanship met Christian relic veneration.
Wrapping around the surface of the carved tooth, human figures, animals, and patterned motifs unfold like a visual story, inviting close inspection and rewarding the attentive eye with layers of meaning about trade, encounter, and cultural change in Central Africa.
Carved 950–1025 CE, this Byzantine ivory panel from Constantinople seats the mother of god and Christ with angels above.
An ivory carving from the early to mid-1800s, depicting a Tengu in yamabushi attire, shaped with a long nose and fine details.