Oliphant, 12th century, Almalfi, ItalyLarge decorated elephant tusks were used for both religious an
Oliphant, 12th century, Almalfi, ItalyLarge decorated elephant tusks were used for both religious and secular purposes. They could be employed as drinking vessels, as horns to announce the hunt, or as symbols of feudal rights. Many were given to churches, and some served as reliquary containers. This example shows Christ as the Lamb of God. -- source link
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