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Pitt Rivers Museum

1995.21.20

Book mark of split ivory stem tapering to a point. Carved image of an elephant at top. Incised linear design on neck.

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1995.21.20

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Collection type
Object
Description
Book mark of split ivory stem tapering to a point. Carved image of an elephant at top. Incised linear design on neck.
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1952
Date collected
Foxley 1933-38 Meadows 1944-52
Acquisition information
Donated: 09/1995
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width 83 x 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1995.21.20

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