Ivory Collection (#10)

Miniature Painting on Ivory of Princess Mumtaz Mahal Wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
3610040 Miniature Painting on Ivory of Princess Mumtaz Mahal Wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609787 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Lakshmi Laxmi Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609744 Goddess Lakshmi Laxmi Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Ivory Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
3609862 Miniature Painting on Ivory Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna on Ivory
3609852 Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Swayamvar Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609838 Swayamvar Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones)
8618066 Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones) by Biennais

Goddess Radha Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609928 Goddess Radha Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Ivory, Lady Enjoying Drink
3610029 Miniature Painting on Ivory, Lady Enjoying Drink by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Mughal Emperor Akbar & Jodhabai Ivory Painting
3609860 Mughal Emperor Akbar & Jodhabai Ivory Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Woman in afternoon dress in Moroccan red embroidered with silver, and woman in ivory crepe dress trimmed with lace 1920s women's fashions

The polyptych in hippopotamus horn with panels showing stories of the Old and New Testaments, by Baldassare degli Embriachi (15th cent)

Part of the ivory triptych, sculpted by Baldassare degli Embriachi. The sculpture is collocated in the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia

Part of Baldassare degli Embriachi's ivory triptych found in the Carthusian Monastery in Pavia. Certosa di Pavia Carthusian Monastery Triptych Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Ivory bindings of the Dagulf Psalter: David, Saint Jerome
JLJ4580876 Ivory bindings of the Dagulf Psalter: David, Saint Jerome. It was commissioned by Charlemagne to the scribe Dagul (or Dagulfe) for Pope Adrien I. End of the 8th century

Hunting Sword with Scabbard, German, possibly Munich, ca. 1740

Bringing ivory to the wagons, South Africa, c. 1863
Engraving from a sketch by Thomas Baines, made while travelling in South Africa with explorer and elephant hunter James Chapman in around 1862-3

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Ivory tankard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Tankard, mounted in silver-gilt, the drum richly carved with a mythological subject, the Marriage of Jupiter and Juno, &c.: on the cover

Tankard presented to the Nottingham (Robin Hood) Rifle Corps by the Duke of St. Albans, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Tankard presented to the Nottingham (Robin Hood) Rifle Corps by the Duke of St. Albans, 1864. A handsome tankard has been manufactured at Coventry by the Skidmore Art-Manufactures Company for

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Stag's horn ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Ewer, in stag's horn, mounted and inlaid with ivory, most elaborately and minutely carved in many compartments with hunting-subjects; apparently

A super blood blue moon is seen during an eclipse behind an elephant statue at a temple
A " super blood blue moon" is seen during an eclipse behind an elephant statue at a temple in Bangkok, Thailand, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

A super blood blue moon is seen behind an elephant statue during an eclipse at a temple
A " super blood blue moon" is seen behind an elephant statue during an eclipse at a temple in Bangkok, Thailand, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

An elephant family silhouetted with an acacia tree on the horizon, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Bull African elephant washing at a waterhole, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Black and white photo bull African elephant walking in the setting sun, Serengeti, Tanzania

A group of bull African elephants congregate around a waterhole, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Large male African elephant giving himself a dust bath, Serengeti, Tanzania

Ckose up of African Elephant trunk in waterhole, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Black and white of elephants in Amboseli, Kenya

Elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro at dawn, Amboseli, Kenya

Amboseli Park, Kenya, Africa Closeup of a male elephant. Photo in black and white

Amboseli Park, Kenya, Africa A family of elephants crossing the lake in the dry Amboseli park during sunset

Wild elephant playing with sand and mud, Botswana, Africa

African ivory trade, 1800s
Ivory trader in an African village, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Large African Elephant. Bull. Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. 3ME252
TOM-828 Large African Elephant - Bull in water Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Wooden chest with carved decorations using the technique of pyrography, Collection of Count Segr Sartorio in Trieste. Trieste Box Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Small chest in carved ivory with decorative plant motifs and a human figure. Civic Museum of History and Art, Trieste. Trieste Civic Museum of History and Art Box Baroque

Kneeling stool with decorative plant inlay in ivory. Collection of Count Segr Sartorio in Trieste. Trieste Collection of the Count Segr Sartorio Prie - Dieu Baroque

Fan, surrounded by a wooden case, with depictions of pagodas and clouds. In the center are two male figures, sitting on the roof of a building, raising their arms as if toasting

Case with surgical instruments in silver and gold, belonged to the Prof. Cipriani. The object was donated by Pietro Leopoldo, Gran Duke of Tuscany to the Hospital of S. Maria Nuova

Ivory Casket representing the presentation of a youth preserved in the Civic Museum of Pola in Croatia. Objet photographed during the period of Italy's reign in Istria Croatia Pola

Monolithic granite urn with handles, and ivory casket, in the Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Casket, Urn Byzantine Art, Europe

Two statuettes of the Virgin and a pastoral staff made of ivory, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Paris, Louvre, Museum Statuette Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Ivory plaque with a representation of the Crucifixion, under the Cross are the Madonna and St. John the Evangelist. Italian work of art from the XI century preserved at the Louvre Museum

Ivory triptych with scenes from the life of Jesus, work by the Florentine school of the XV century preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris Paris, Louvre Museum Triptych Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Ivory saddle with a fighting scene, work by the Italian school of the XIII century preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris Paris, Louvre Museum Saddle Middle Ages, Europe

Six mirror covers made of ivory and sculpted with bas-reliefs; works preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Paris, Louvre, Museum Cover, Lid Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

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"Ivory: A Tale of Elegance and Controversy" Ivory, a precious material with a rich history, has captivated civilizations for centuries. From the majestic ivory mask worn by the Oba of Benin during ceremonial occasions in Nigeria to the painted plaque depicting Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun in an enchanting garden, it has been cherished as a symbol of beauty and power. In Africa's vast wilderness, a large African elephant gracefully feeds along the edge of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park. Its magnificent tusks remind us of the allure that ivory holds. Walking beside this gentle giant are three more African elephants, forming an awe-inspiring line that echoes their ancient presence on this continent. The significance extends beyond its aesthetic appeal. Ancient Phoenician traders recognized its value and traded it across ports, connecting cultures through commerce. Even renowned artists like Sarah Goodridge immortalized its elegance in her masterpiece "Beauty Revealed, " showcasing how they are reveal true beauty. However, alongside admiration comes controversy. The burning fire consumes over 105 tonnes of confiscated ivory and one tonne of rhino horn—a powerful statement against illegal wildlife trade that threatens these magnificent creatures' existence. Yet amidst these conflicting narratives lies another tale from history—the intricate diptych featuring Stilicho on one side—an artifact crafted from exquisite ivory craftsmanship dating back centuries ago. Similarly, Ivory played a role even at royal weddings—like the iconic 1947 ceremony where bride and bridesmaid dresses exuded opulence fit for royalty. Beyond artistry and celebrations lie other intriguing uses for this remarkable material—a girl engrossed in reading while sitting before an oil painting titled "Girl Reading" showcases how even everyday objects can be transformed into works of art using delicate carved ivories as seen throughout history. Even firearms bear witness to the allure of ivory; such is evident in the cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 revolver from England.