Image: BLW Oliphant
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Description: Oliphant 1000-1100 Possibly Southern Italy, Amalfi or Salerno Ivory with metal mounts An oliphant is an ivory horn. This one is carved with a network of interconnected circles containing birds, antelopes, hares and other, more fantastic creatures. The style of decoration is derived from Islamic art, possibly textiles or ceramics produced in Cairo between the 10th and 12th centuries.
Title: BLW Oliphant
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Author: art_traveller
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