

Horn (Oliphant) with Case
The object is a long, curved horn, tapering to a point at the bottom. The horn is off-white with a rounded rectangular tip. Two black bands encircle the horn, one near the top and another near the bottom. The horn features intricate carvings depicting various scenes, including people and animals, throughout its length. The background is light gray. The title of the object is "Horn (Oliphant) with Case".
Artwork Details
- Date
- horn, 11th–12th century; case, 16th century
- Medium
- Ivory, silver, leather
- Culture
- South Italian
- Dimensions
- 468 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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