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.
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{{BLW2010 | title=Oliphant | description={{en|Oliphant <br /> 1000-1100<br /> Possibly Southern Italy, Amalfi or Salerno<br /> Ivory with metal mounts <br /> <br /> An oliphant is an ivory horn. This one is carved with a network of interconnected circles
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