Oliphant 12th-13th century Fantastic and real creatures, juxtaposed within roundels, abound on the carved surface of this hunting horn. Ivory tusks of this type, used as reliquaries or symbols of land tenure, were apparently produced for both Muslim and Christian patrons in the medieval Islamic period. Similar motifs in contemporary textiles reveal the popularity of this repeating design.. Oliphant. 12th-13th century. Ivory; carved, gilded silver and bronze mounts. Attributed to Southern Italy. Ivories and Bone
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