ivory horn
This is an antique musical instrument called the Ivory Horn (oliphant). The ivory horn is usually carved from a whole piece of ivory. The name "oliphant" comes from Old French, meaning "elephant". In medieval times, ivory horns were used primarily as signal horns in hunting or warfare to communicate over large areas. Many of the extant ivory horns were made in the 10th to 16th centuries by Muslim artisans in southern Italy or Sicily for the European market. They can be seen in museums and church treasures all over Europe (such as France, Germany and the United Kingdom), and are regarded as precious collections.
Cape of Saint Blaise
This ivory carved Cape of Saint Blaise was discovered in the 12th century in southern Italy or Sicily. Ivory as a whole: 12 centimeters. It is currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Its shape is exquisite, with a series of six carved bands, and the outer ring depicts a hunting scene. The earliest existing inventory of St. Blaise Church from 1482-85 lists an olivine decorated with silver rings and gemstones, known as the 'Cape of St. Blaise'. By the 17th century, it was said that Saint Bryce used this horn to summon believers to worship.
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