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Horn (Oliphant) with Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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