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Ivory

Material derived from the tusks of mature African or Asian elephants, whales, or hippopotamus.

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Works of Art

Julia Domna’s Portraits

c. 193–217 C.E.

The Benin “Bronzes”: a story of violence, theft, and artistry

16th–19th century

An Indian ivory statuette in Pompeii

1st century C.E.

Spoons from West Africa in Renaissance Lisbon

15th–16th century

Depicting Judaism in a medieval Christian ivory

c. 870

Christian art in India: Indo-Portuguese ivory statuettes

17th century

Ivory casket with scenes from medieval romances

c. 1330–50

The Melisende Psalter

1131–43

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Medieval Materiality across the Mediterranean, 900–1500

Textbook Chapter - Reframing Art History