Ivory Collection (page 5)

Advert for Imperial Leather Soap, featuring a Louis XV Vernis Martin fan once owned by Catherine the Great. Date: 1954

Extraordinary view of an entire floor of ivory in a huge warehouse, a portion of the ivory came from Asia, but the better bulk was imported from Africa

Bronze sculpture of a WWI British trooper
Bronze sculpture of a First World War British trooper astride his horse.Born in Paris 26.11.1871, he learned the techniques of Sculpture from his father

Ivory Cavers Workshop 1908
Two Japanese men carefully carving into ivory making figure to sell. Date: 1908

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Queen's sceptre with the dove, and ivory rod Date: 20th century

LIEUT LECERF DIES
The death of Lieut. Lecerf at S'Nappa, while fighting with his men. Date: 1894

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648449 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648448 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648446 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c. 1320-40 (ivory)
7393880 Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c.1320-40 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.8x17.6x0.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Ivory work: manufacture of piano keys Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection
ELD4933886 Ivory work: manufacture of piano keys Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info.: Ivory work)

Horse and rider figure (elesin Shango), 17th to 18th century (ivory)
1070848 Horse and rider figure (elesin Shango), 17th to 18th century (ivory) by Yoruba Culture; 16.51x4.45x5.72 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

An Ivory worker carving elephant tusks at work in his workshop working on elephant defenses
ELD4933909 An Ivory worker carving elephant tusks at work in his workshop working on elephant defenses (Ivory worker carving elephant tusks)

Ivory worker carving ivory with chisels, scrapers and gouges Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers"
ELD4933858 Ivory worker carving ivory with chisels, scrapers and gouges Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Box set - bone, wood and ivory (bone, wood and ivory)
7352731 Box set - bone, wood and ivory (bone, wood and ivory) by Embriachi workshop (14th-15th century); 17x19.2x13.2 cm; Museo Giannettino Luxoro, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Northern Italy)

Ivory craftsman cutting elephant tusks Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette
ELD4957190 Ivory craftsman cutting elephant tusks Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Saint Jerome, Saint Augustine (354-430), & Saint Gregoire I the Great (540-604), Detail from the Diptych of Boece, c
DEX5040723 Saint Jerome, Saint Augustine (354-430), & Saint Gregoire I the Great (540-604), Detail from the Diptych of Boece, c.487 (miniature on ivory) by Italian School

Standing charm figure, 19th century (dugong tooth)
1071700 Standing charm figure, 19th century (dugong tooth) by South Pacific, (19th century); 5.08001016x4.127508255x2.54000508 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

French Revolution: " Portrait of a woman in patriotic hairstyle, in profile" Miniature painting on ivory by
JLJ4616328 French Revolution: " Portrait of a woman in patriotic hairstyle, in profile" Miniature painting on ivory by Francois Hippolyte Desbuissons (ca. 1745-after 1807) 1789 Sun

Lidded Saltcellar, 15th-16th century, Sierra Leone (ivory)
7326429 Lidded Saltcellar, 15th-16th century, Sierra Leone (ivory) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Sapi-Portuguese artist)

Lidded Vessel, Nigeria, 17th-18th century (ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay)
7326427 Lidded Vessel, Nigeria, 17th-18th century (ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Yoruba peoples, Owo group)

Chugach man of Prince William's Sound in conical decorated hat, nose ornament
FLO4690737 Chugach man of Prince William's Sound in conical decorated hat, nose ornament, and labrets of walrus ivory in his lower lip

An ivory carving of Kannon floating on a lotus leaf, Meiji period, late 19th century (ivory with wooden stand)
7298841 An ivory carving of Kannon floating on a lotus leaf, Meiji period, late 19th century (ivory with wooden stand) by Komei

Fan with a mask design and scenes from the Venice Carnival, c. 1900
CHT167879 Fan with a mask design and scenes from the Venice Carnival, c.1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nadia Haumant, goddaughter of Ernest Lavisse, historian Miniature on ivory by jeanne Contal (1866-1945)
JLJ4572051 Portrait of Nadia Haumant, goddaughter of Ernest Lavisse, historian Miniature on ivory by jeanne Contal (1866-1945) 20th century Sun

Portrait of a child holding a sheep or "My daughter Eliane"Miniature painting on ivory by Jeanne Contal
JLJ4586302 Portrait of a child holding a sheep or " My daughter Eliane" Miniature painting on ivory by Jeanne Contal (1866-1945) 20th century Sun

Fragment of a carving of a winged person, Hasanlu, Iran, c. 800 BC (burnt ivory)
3288288 Fragment of a carving of a winged person, Hasanlu, Iran, c.800 BC (burnt ivory) by Persian School, (8th Century BC); Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem

Annie Get Your Gun
Jan Slotboom

Collecting Ivory; Life in a South African Colony, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Collecting Ivory; Life in a South African Colony, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Silver Chocolate Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Hastings
Silver Chocolate Pot, c. 1938

Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC
LRI4640117 Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC

Plaque with the Stories of Saint Peter from the Second School of Metz (ivory)
3567304 Plaque with the Stories of Saint Peter from the Second School of Metz (ivory) by French School, (9th-10th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Madonna with Child and Saints, ivory triptych from the Embriachi workshop, conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena
3567570 Madonna with Child and Saints, ivory triptych from the Embriachi workshop, conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena by Embriachi workshop (14th-15th century); Galleria e Museo Estense

St. Sebastian
3567260 St. Sebastian by Petal, Jorg (fl.17th century) (attr.to); Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Petal Jorg Date of Artwork: XVII sec)

Noli me tangere and Judas hanging himself, detail of diptych known as Latino depicting scenes of Christs Passion (ivory)
3085178 Noli me tangere and Judas hanging himself, detail of diptych known as Latino depicting scenes of Christs Passion (ivory) by Italian School, (15th century); Treasury, Museo del Duomo

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) underwater close-up of a curious young bull. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) underwater close-up of a curious young bull. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) underwater close-up of a curious young bull. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Underwater close-up of a curious young bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Zeipelbukta. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) young bull scratches and suns itself on a summer ice floe. Date: 14/04/2010

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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.