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This book discusses a group of medieval carved ivory horns, namely oliphants. It draws upon medieval visual as well as literary sources both Arabic and Latin, with an eye to providing an original interpretation of these objects. In doing so, it breaks new ground in the understanding of both oliphants and the historical context of medieval artefacts in general.

The Oliphant: Islamic Objects in Historical Context

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      Publisher: Brill
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/07/2004
      ISBN13: 9789004137943, 978-9004137943
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book discusses a group of medieval carved ivory horns, namely oliphants. It draws upon medieval visual as well as literary sources both Arabic and Latin, with an eye to providing an original interpretation of these objects. In doing so, it breaks new ground in the understanding of both oliphants and the historical context of medieval artefacts in general.

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