A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
A North Indian ivory inlaid lute, Tambura
A North Indian ivory inlaid lute, Tambura
A very fine Indian four stringed lute known as a Tambura. These instruments are played as an accompaniment to vocalists or the more known Tabla or Sitar.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a frog.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a frog.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a frog.
A Shunga ivory carving with a scene of a couple with a single female figure on the reverse.
A Shunga ivory carving with a scene of a couple with a single female figure on the reverse.
A Shunga ivory carving with a scene of a couple with a single female figure on the reverse.
Indus Valley fossilised shell bird
Indus Valley fossilised shell bird
Indus Valley fossilised shell bird
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
Gandharan bone bead in the form of a Stupa with Buddha's and Bodhisattva's
Gandharan bone bead in the form of a Stupa with Buddha's and Bodhisattva's
A Gandharan bone pendant bead, the top register depicting four seated Buddha's, the centre with four Bodhisattva's, above four lotus flowers on the base.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an axe.
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an axe.
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an axe.
A pre-ban ivory bangle carved to resemble a circular pigs tusk
A pre-ban ivory bangle carved to resemble a circular pigs tusk
A pre-ban ivory bangle carved to resemble a circular pigs tusk
An Anglo-Indian ivory carving of Pillar as a mercury thermometer
An Anglo-Indian ivory carving of Pillar as a mercury thermometer
An Anglo-Indian ivory carving of Pillar as a mercury thermometer
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator. The sides of the vessel with ribbed designs.
A fossilised shell amulet bead in form of stylised animal form.
A fossilised shell amulet bead in form of stylised animal form.
A fossilised shell amulet bead in form of stylised animal form.
Persian shell bracelet
Persian shell bracelet
A shell bangle carved from a section of tridacna (clam) shell from the Persian Gulf, the exterior surface with an incised motif of dotted circles which form an interlinking endless knot design.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A Shunga ivory carving with a dancer
A Shunga ivory carving with a dancer
A Shunga ivory carving with a dancer
Egyptian bone fragment carved with female figure, possibly Phoenician.
Egyptian bone fragment carved with female figure, possibly Phoenician.
Egyptian bone fragment, probably a handle, carved with image of a female with foreign influence, possibly Phoenician.
A Tibetan tantric human bone apron carved with tantric figures and symbols.
A Tibetan tantric human bone apron carved with tantric figures and symbols.
A Tibetan tantric human bone apron carved with tantric figures and symbols.
Islamic bone gaming piece.
Islamic bone gaming piece.
Islamic bone gaming piece.
A New Kingdom hippopotamus clapper
A New Kingdom hippopotamus clapper
A New Kingdom hippopotamus clapper in arm shape.
Gandharan carved bone bottle depicting a noblewoman flanked by attendants
Gandharan carved bone bottle depicting a noblewoman flanked by attendants
Gandharan carved bone bottle, the top depicting a reclining noblewoman flanked by attendants above figures surrounded by vegetation.