An ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria worn by the Oba of Benin on ceremonial occasionsThis mask was worn by the Oba of Benin at the waist on ceremonial occasions. It represents an ancestor or predecessor
Beauty Revealed, 1828. Creator: Sarah GoodridgeBeauty Revealed, 1828. According to descendants of the statesman Daniel Webster (1782-1852), this miniature is a self-portrait Goodridge made for him
Detail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych showing men and bears at the circusDetail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych from Constantinople, showing men and bears at the circus, watched by the court. From the Heritage Museum of St Petersburgs collection
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: UnknownCased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68
Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Artist: Edmund BurkeEdmund Burke, 1774-1775. Found in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London
Beserks Biting their Shields - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. Wild-eyed berserkers biting their shields from a collection of ninety-three pieces found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Hunting Sword with Scabbard, German, possibly Munich, ca. 1740
Ivory, Apes and Peacocks (The Queen of Sheba), c1909. Artist: John DuncanIvory, Apes and Peacocks (The Queen of Sheba), c1909. Painting held at the Glasgow Museums, Glasgow. From The Studio Volume 80. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]
Lion figurine from the Tomb of Tutankhamen, 14th century BC. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC), discovered in the pharaohs tomb and today kept at the Cairo Museum, Egypt
St Paul Conversing with Thecla, Ivory Panel from Casket Rome, late 4th century. British Museum
Late Roman ivory casket, Death of Judas and the Crucifixion, 5th centuryLate Roman ivory casket; one of four panels; depicting the Death of Judas and the Crucifixion, c420-430. From the British Museums collection
Collecting Ivory; Life in a South African Colony, 1875. Creator: UnknownCollecting Ivory; Life in a South African Colony, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Silver Chocolate Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Florence HastingsSilver Chocolate Pot, c. 1938
Wedding Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lee HagerWedding Dress, 1935/1942
Tea Caddy (Cha-ire), 19th century. Creator: UnknownTea Caddy (Cha-ire), 19th century
Melon-Shaped Water Pot, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. Creator: UnknownMelon-Shaped Water Pot, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century
Bottle, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), 8th century. Creator: UnknownBottle, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), 8th century
Jambhala, the God of Wealth, Seated on a Dragon, 15th century. Creator: UnknownJambhala, the God of Wealth, Seated on a Dragon, 15th century
Snuff Bottle with the Immortal Magu Carrying a Basket of Flowers, c. 1880
Snuff Bottle with Pavilions in a Bamboo Grove and Garden. Creator: UnknownSnuff Bottle with Pavilions in a Bamboo Grove and Garden
Votive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century. Creator: UnknownVotive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century
Flask, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), c. 1780. Creator: UnknownFlask, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), c. 1780
Fire bellows, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), 18th / early 19th century. Creator: UnknownFire bellows, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), 18th/ early 19th century
Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie ScottManxman Pianoforte, England, 1897
Salt Cellar, Belgium, 1625 / 75. Creator: UnknownSalt Cellar, Belgium, 1625/75
Portable Diptych with Compass, Sundial, and Perpetual Calendar, France, 1660 / 80Portable Diptych with Compass, Sundial, and Perpetual Calendar, France, 1660/80
La Cothurne (Tragic Pose from Le Jeu d escharpe), France, modeled 1895 (cast 1900)
Cane Head, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Isidore SteinbergCane Head, 1935/1942
Rattle, United States, 18th to 19th century. Creator: UnknownRattle, United States, 18th to 19th century
Shingling Hammer, Italy, 17th century. Creator: UnknownShingling Hammer, Italy, 17th century
Wheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650. Creator: UnknownWheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650
The Knickknack Peddler, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century. Creator: UnknownThe Knickknack Peddler, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century
Miniature Mountain with Shoulao (God of Longevity)... Ming dynasty (1368-1644)Miniature Mountain with Shoulao (God of Longevity), the Eight Daoist Immortals, Scholars on Horseback, Monkey with Peach, and Deer with Mushroom of Immortality, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century
Lotus, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: UnknownLotus, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Hand-held fan
Women at Leisure, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: UnknownWomen at Leisure, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Hand-held fan
Walking Elephant with Floral Caparison, 17th century. Creator: UnknownWalking Elephant with Floral Caparison, 17th century
Fan, France, 1825 / 75. Creator: UnknownFan, France, 1825/75
Fan, France, 18th century. Creator: UnknownFan, France, 18th century
Fan, Belgium, 1875 / 1900. Creator: UnknownFan, Belgium, 1875/1900
Hunting Hanger, Germany, Handle: about 1670 Crossguard and Blade: 18th century
The Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743. Creators: Horace Walpole, William HallettThe Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743
Knife and Fork with Sheath, Europe, late 17th century. Creator: UnknownKnife and Fork with Sheath, Europe, late 17th century
Incised Container for Lime with Monkey Stopper, A. D. 1000 / 1470. Creator: UnknownIncised Container for Lime with Monkey Stopper, A.D. 1000/1470
Jonathan Henderson (1772-1833), 1798. Creator: Robert FieldJonathan Henderson (1772-1833), 1798
Spoon Incised with Circles on Handle and Abstract Bird on Top, A. D. 1450 / 1532Spoon Incised with Circles on Handle and Abstract Bird on Top, A.D. 1450/1532
Serving Knife, 1788 / 1817. Creator: John VernonServing Knife, 1788/1817
Shaker Mans Hat, c. 1936. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-LarsenShaker Mans Hat, c. 1936
Carved Wood Figure - "Flying Mercury", c. 1936. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-LarsenCarved Wood Figure - " Flying Mercury", c. 1936
