Medieval carved ivory has survived in large quantities because it does not readily decay and cannot easily be reused. The maximum size of an ivory plaque is restricted by the size and shape of elephant tusks, but its extreme density makes it suitable for carving fine details.
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Early Byzantine
End of 5th-to-6th century
ivory and polychromy
BZ.1936.22
Late Byzantine
1403-1404
ivory
BZ.1936.24
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