Ivory Collection (page 4)

Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper)
MMM5474559 Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and magnetic compass)

Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass)
MMM5474537 Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, portable

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory)
MMM5473326 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49

Illustration depicting a Fortin barometer. 1873. Jean Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831)
5311473 Illustration depicting a Fortin barometer. 1873. Jean Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831) was a French maker of scientific instruments

Column Idol. ca. 5000 BC. Neolithic art. Sculpture on ivory. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4867817 Column Idol. ca. 5000 BC. Neolithic art. Sculpture on ivory. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. SPAIN. EXTREMADURA; (add.info.: Column Idol. ca)

Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946
CUL4932288 Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946; (add.info.: Pixides of Zamora - Zamora Pyxis. 946. (16 cm). This pyxis has a notice explaining how in the 353 year of the Hijra

An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones
3253046 An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones; (add.info)

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St Paul and the Viper (engraving)
8663107 St Paul and the Viper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul and the Viper)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110417 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

Diptych dial, unfolded, for latitude 42 degrees, with engraved decorations
MMM5469024 Diptych dial, unfolded, for latitude 42 degrees, with engraved decorations. Ivory and copper object, 1580 (ivory and copper) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812082 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812085 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110415 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

Ivory trafficking: men with African elephant defenses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania c 1900 (Ivory trade, Tanzania)
ELD4935851 Ivory trafficking: men with African elephant defenses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania c 1900 (Ivory trade, Tanzania)

The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Creator: Frühchristliche Kunst
The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC (ivory)
CUL4934699 Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC (ivory); (add.info.: Copy after an original found in the Madeleine Cave, Dordogne. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Sculpture on ivory. BARCELONA)

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Lady in Chairii
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Elephants walk and graze in arid grasslands in the Kunene Region. Damaraland, Huab River Valley, Kunene, Namibia

Elephants graze from trees in the Kunene Region. Huab River Valley, Kunene, Namibia

Fashion Plate (Parisian Walking Dress), c1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Parisian Walking Dress), c1824. Probably from La Belle Assemblee

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, Late 18th century

Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1817. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1817

The Immaculate Conception, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Immaculate Conception, 18th century

Yashoda Swinging Baby Krishna, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Yashoda Swinging Baby Krishna, 17th-18th century

Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century

Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century

Christ the Good Shepherd, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Christ the Good Shepherd, 17th century

Pair of Architectural Brackets in the Form of Rampant Leonine Creatures (yali... 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Pair of Architectural Brackets in the Form of Rampant Leonine Creatures (yali or vyala), From a Processional Mandapa (image 1 of 4), 17th century

Krishna, the Butter Thief, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna, the Butter Thief, 16th century

Krishna, the Butter Thief, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna, the Butter Thief, 16th century

Portrait of a man, 1763-1813. Creator: Leonardus Temminck
Portrait of a man, 1763-1813. Miniature

Portrait of a Woman, 1799-1867. Creator: Jan Lodewijk Jonxis
Portrait of a Woman, 1799-1867. Wearing a large bonnet of mesh or tulle. Miniature

Self portrait, 1786-1810. Creator: Hermanus Fock
Self portrait, 1786-1810. Self-Portrait of the painter Hermanus Fock. Half-length, facing front, with top hat. In the background a painting on an easel

Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century

Celestial Musician, c.17th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Musician, c.17th century

Indian Civil Servant(?), between c.1750 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Indian Civil Servant(?), between c.1750 and c.1800

English Official, between c.1750 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
English Official, between c.1750 and c.1800

A Group of Attendants, 8th century or earlier. Creator: Unknown
A Group of Attendants, 8th century or earlier

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1824. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1824

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1821. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1821

Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1820

Fashion Plate (Carriage Dress), 1821. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Carriage Dress), 1821

Fashion Plate (English Evening Dress), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (English Evening Dress), 1820

Unknown woman in 17th century costume, early-mid 19th century. Creator: John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Unknown woman in 17th century costume, early-mid 19th century

Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century

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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.