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	Gyldensteen Cross Ivory -- Walrus ivory, Hydrocarbon -- Jet H 7.2 x W 5.7 BM 001 Religious / ritual equipment
	This 12th century reliquary cross is made in two pieces, which, when put together, form a box in the shape of a crucifix, perhaps to contain a relic of the true cross. It is made of walrus ivory. The front depicts the figure of Christ on the cross under the hand of God. The foot of Christ foot overhangs the frame and the finely carved loin-cloth falls below the knee. The eyes are inlaid with either jet or paste. The reverse shows the Agnus Dei within a quatrefoil surrounded by the symbols of the Four Evangelists.
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	Beverley Crozier Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 9.8 x W 6.4 (volute) BM 002 Religious / ritual equipment
	This crozier head is made of walrus ivory. It is carved in relief with inhabited foliated scrolls, mainly animals and birds, on the upright. The volute has three dimensional scenes, carved within it, on either side. One side shows two standing figures and one seated figure with the central figure touching the mouth of the seated figure. This is thought to refer to St John of Beverley (d. 721), Bishop of Hexham, curing a dumb boy. The reverse scene may relate to the Harrowing of Hell. The outer edge of the volute bears two incised inscriptions but they are indecipherable.
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	Plaque Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 6 x W 4.1 BM 005 Visual representation; Religious / ritual equipment
	This is a walrus ivory plaque or carved panel of the crucifixion. The panel is oblong in shape with raised borders. The borders are pierced with eight holes, indicating that the panel was attached to a larger object. The panel shows the figure of Christ resting upon a suppedaneum beneath the hand of God. The cross has raised borders with the symbols of the four Evangelists shown at the corners of the plaque. English, Anglo-Saxon.
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	Plaque Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 8.8 x W 4 BM 006 Visual representation; Religious / ritual equipment
	This is a walrus ivory plaque showing two figures. One is Christ crucified and the other is Synagoga. The head of Christ is leaning to the right resting on the right shoulder, most of the right arm is missing. The loin-cloth is knotted on the left with the folds dipping almost to the ankle on the right side. The figure of Synagoga is veiled, dressed in long robes and is holding a jar.
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	Crucifix figure Ivory -- Walrus ivory (gilded, polychromed) H 20 x W 7 x D 4.5 CG 004 Religious / ritual equipment~
	An ivory corpus with the arms and lower legs missing. It shows Christ with his eyes closed and his head lowered towards his right shoulder. The loin-cloth is knotted to the right and is parted above the left knee. The beard, hair and loin-cloth are gilded on a red ground and trace of red can still be seen on the wounds in the side of Christ. This is a high quality piece and may have been commissioned rather than being the product of a workshop.
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	Plaque with nativity scenes Ivory H 14.6 x W 10.4 CG 005 Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory plaque carved with scenes in three registers. The upper registers are divided by columns and under semi-circular arches which are decorated with beaded moulding. The two uppermost scenes depict the Annunciation (Mary and the Angel Gabriel) and the Visitation (Mary and Elizabeth). The central register shows the Nativity with Mary lying on a bed and the Infant Christ just above her being warmed by the ox and ass. A figure stands on either side of this scene, possibly Salomé (the midwife) and Joseph. On the bottom register, Jesus is being presented by Mary to a male figure carrying doves. In the bottom left-hand corner the Massacre of the Innocents is depicted. Mosan or German.
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	Ivory corpus Ivory H 23 x W 5.5; Diam 4 CG 008 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment~
	An ivory corpus with the head leaning to the right with His eyes closed; the arms are missing and the nose is damaged. The feet are poorly restored. The loin-cloth is long and knotted on the right. The torso is reddish brown in colour except for the area around the side wound which is cream - this was probably originally painted in red. Possibly English.
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	Casket with bronze gilt mounts Ivory, Metal -- Copper alloy -- Bronze (gilded) H 8.5 x W 16 x D 10.5 CG 009 Container
	A rectangular, ivory casket. The lid is flat with a handle attached to the centre. The lid and sides have bronze gilt mounts and the casket rests on four claw feet. The front panel of the casket is fitted with a lock.
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	Cylindrical casket Ivory, Metal H 11 x W 11 x D 10 CG 010 Container
	A cylindrical Siculo-Arabic, ivory casket with metal mounts. The casket rests on three small spheroid feet. The circular shape is achieved by holding together two half circles of ivory with mounts on the exterior. The lid is made from an ivory disc, its outer rim secured with a bronze mount. The mounts and feet are uniform in style and contemporary with the casket, and may originally have been gilded. Inside it is lined with what appears to be appliquéd felt, probably a later addition and there are traces of Arabic script where the lining has worn away. The Latin word custodium is found on the wooden base. The casket probably dates from the late twelfth or early thirteenth century.
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	Ivory casket Ivory, Metal -- Copper (gilded), Mineral -- Silica -- Quartz -- Agate, Glass H 19.5 x W 19 x D 11.5 CG 011 Container
	A hip-roofed ivory casket with copper gilt mounts. It has a Siculo-Arabic origin. The casket retains its original hinges and hinge straps with the remaining mounts being added later. The casket rests on four claw feet. A lock-plate wrought in the form of a flower and set with a Gallo-Roman agate cameo and a green glass paste is attached to the centre of the front panel. On the lid there are two ball finials to the left and right and a centre finial ending in a flower head set with blue glass.
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	Game-piece Ivory -- Walrus ivory D 6.5 CG 013 Games / sporting equipment
	A game-piece in ivory showing two men holding a large animal upside down by the hind legs. There is a border of geometric interlacing. Anglo-Saxon.
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	Game-piece Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 5 x W 5 x D 1.5 CG 014 Games / sporting equipment
	An ivory game-piece, probably a draughtsman, showing a seated man and woman with a game board on their knees playing a game. Behind them stand a couple holding hands with another couple nearby.
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	Game-piece Ivory -- Walrus ivory D 5.1 CG 015 Games / sporting equipment
	An ivory game-piece, probably a draughtsman, showing two animals, perhaps bears, among foliage with a huntsman. The scene is framed by a border of beads interrupted by four straps. Anglo-Saxon.
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	Figure sculpture (Madonna and Child) Ivory -- Elephant ivory H 18 x W 10 x D 8 CG 016 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A Madonna and Child in elephant ivory. The figures are without heads. The Madonna is seated on a low, cushioned throne with carved ends. She is holding the child against her upper body and the child reaches towards her chin. Their clothing is deeply folded and follows the contours of their bodies.
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	Crucifix Ivory, Animal -- Carapace -- Tortoise carapace -- Tortoise-shell, Metal -- Silver H 62 x W 42 x D 6 CG 030 Religious / ritual equipment
	A tortoise-shell cross with silver mounts and an ivory corpus. The ends of the arms of the cross are decorated with silver sprays of flowers and with a sun-burst radiating from the centre. The figure of Christ has closed eyes and the head leans to the left. The loin-cloth is short, knotted to the side and reveals most of the right leg.
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	Corpus Ivory H 48 x W 9 x D 9 CG 031 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory corpus attached to a log. The arms are missing, the eyes are closed and the head leans to the left. The loin-cloth is short and knotted in the centre. The feet are nailed together.
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	Ivory trumpet Ivory, Metal -- Copper alloy -- Brass L 67 x W 15 x D 10 CG 046 Performance arts
	Oliphant, a curved ivory, side-blown trumpet made from the tusk of an elephant. There is a brass rim fitted to the open end of the trumpet and a round mouth-piece near the narrow closed top. Possibly Italian.
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	Breath saver Ivory L 53 x W 7 x D 0.4 CG 047 Miscellaneous equipment
	An ivory breath-saver. This is a long rectangular-shaped, curved ivory piece with hatched lines on the ends. Possibly Chinese.
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	Folding rule in storage-case Ivory, Fish skin -- Shark skin -- Shagreen (possibly) H 2 x W 10 x D 15 DG 021 Instrument; Tool / implement
	A folding ivory rule which fits into a case, possibly of shagreen. The case is oblong with a hinged lid.
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	Trial piece Ivory H 7 x W 3.5 DG 026 Sample
	Trial piece in ivory showing incised lines and circles with pierced holes.
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	Cubical ivory bead Ivory H 1.7 x W 1.6 DG 099 A Personal ornament
	A cubical ivory bead which is rounded off at the back. It is one of a set of three. There is a design carved on one of the faces and a hole pierced through two of the sides.
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	Cubical ivory bead Ivory H 1.7 x W 1.6 DG 099 B Personal ornament
	A cubical ivory bead which is rounded off at the back. It is one of a set of three. There is a design carved on one of the faces and a hole pierced through two of the sides.
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	Cubical ivory bead Ivory H 1.7 x W 1.6 DG 099 C Personal ornament
	A cubical ivory bead which is rounded off at the back. It is one of a set of three. There is a design carved on one of the faces and a hole pierced through two of the sides.
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	Ivory corpus Ivory H 14 x W 3.5 x D 2.5 DG 105 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory corpus with both arms and one leg missing. The eyes are closed and the head is leaning to the right of the figure.
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	Fan Ivory, Textile -- Lace H 38 x W (open) 65 x D 2.5 DG 108 Costume
	A large ivory and cream lace fan. A floral motif is used in the lace and the guards are decorated with stylized flowers and scrolling.
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	Penknife Metal -- Alloy -- Steel, Ivory H 2.5 x W 8.5 x D 1 DG 110 Tool / implement
	A folding, steel penknife with an ivory handle in the shape of a hound. The hound is spotted and has a metal collar.
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	Crayfish model Ivory H 3 x W 9 x D 4 DG 111 Sculpture
	An articulated, ivory model of a crayfish. The model is small being only three centimetres in length.
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	Harp-peg Ivory (probably) L (overall) 5.6 HCA 682 Performance arts
	A peg for a harp, possibly in ivory. It is polished and tapers in at one end with a perforation.
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	Figure of Christ Animal -- Bone, or Ivory H 8 x W 3.4 HCM 051 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A carving of the figure of Christ, upper body only. The hair is long and falling on the shoulders with the arms crossed in front of body at the wrists. Found in Ireland.
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	Carving of St John the Evangelist Ivory H 11.6 HCM 084 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of a man in ivory and polychrome with a wooden peg in the base. The figure is of St John. He is shown as a young man, dressed in long robes and holding a book in his hand.
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	Male figure in ivory Ivory, Textile -- Velvet H (overall) 16.7 HCM 085 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of a man in ivory, perhaps St John. The figure is dressed in long robes and has short curly hair. One hand is missing. The piece is set on a velvet stand and backdrop.
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	Devotional diptych panel Ivory H 6.6 x W 4.2 x D 0.6 HCM 086 Visual representation; Religious / ritual equipment
	A diptych leaf (dexter) in ivory, showing scenes of the labours of life in two registers. The upper shows the expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the lower register the results of the Fall, showing people toiling. One of the figures in the bottom register is damaged.
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	Ivory panel or plaque Ivory L 14.5 x W 9.6 HCM 087 Visual representation; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory panel or plaque showing a recumbent Virgin on a bed with the Infant Jesus at her side in swaddling clothes and the ox and the ass looking on with a small animal in the right-hand corner. It is perforated on the left-hand side of the panel in the centre.
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	Ivory hip-roofed casket Ivory -- Elephant ivory, Metal -- Copper (gilded) H 10.7 x W 18.5 x D 12 HCM 088 Container
	A Siculo-Arabic casket in elephant ivory with gilt copper mounts and with a slightly later lockplate. The casket is made up of large plates of ivory with gilt copper fittings terminating in swelling beak-like forms. The top is hinged to the body and the casket rest on four round feet which may be modern. The lockplate dates from the first half of the 13th century (probably fitted in Germany), the feet are modern.
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	Ivory casket Ivory, Metal (gilded), Jewels L 8.9 x W 4.6 HCM 089 Container
	An ivory casket with gilded metal, roped mounts set with jewels and a large central lockplate, probably a later addition.
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	Polytych valve [leaf ?] Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 6.6 x W 4.2 HCM 090 Visual representation; Religious / ritual equipment
	A polytych valve/ leaf in walrus ivory. There is an Nativity scene on one side and Crucifixion scene on the other. There are three rectangular perforations down one side.
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	Corpus (crucifix figure) Ivory H 13.5 x W 10.5 HCM 091 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A crucifix figure in ivory with long hair falling on the right shoulder. The eyes are closed and the feet are nailed together. The loin-cloth is short and elaborately folded with beading on the edges. It is knotted to the right with a portion hanging down.
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	Corpus (crucifix figure) Ivory H 13.2 HCM 092 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A crucifix figure in ivory, the eyes are closed and the figure has long hair and is wearing a crown of thorns. The arms are missing and the feet are nailed together. The loin-cloth is short with a central section hanging down in front.
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	Corpus (crucifix figure) Ivory L 12 x W 10 HCM 093 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A German crucifix figure in ivory. The head is turned to the right with the eyes closed and the feet are nailed together. The loin-cloth is short and narrow, with horizontal drapes and a section swirling out behind the body. This crucifix is believed to date from the late 16th/ early 17th century.
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	Corpus (crucifix figure) Ivory (painted) H 21.3 HCM 094 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A crucifix figure in painted ivory. The hair is long and dark, the eyes are closed and there is a crown of thorns on his head. The arms are missing and the feet are nailed together. There are trickles of blood on the chest and feet. The loin-cloth is short and draped in V-shaped folds gathered to a narrow point at the sides from which folds hang down.
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	Crucifixion group Ivory H 20 x W 8.3 HCM 095 Religious / ritual equipment
	A Crucifixion group in ivory. The cross is tall and the figure of Christ has a crown of thorns. There is an INRI plaque over the head of Christ. Two figures stand at the foot of cross and two serpents are entwined around the shaft foot. The instruments of the Passion are shown beside the standing figures. Indo-Portuguese (India).
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	Crucifixion group Ivory H 12.9 x W 11.8 HCM 096 Religious / ritual equipment
	A Crucifixion group in ivory. The bottom of the shaft of the cross is present but the remainder is missing. There are five figures around the base of cross shaft, perhaps the Virgin, one of the holy woman and St John among them. The instruments of the passion are also present. Probably from the colony of Macao, China.
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	Belt Textile -- Linen, Ivory L: 172.7. W: 2.5 HCM 097 Costume
	A linen belt with ivory mounts. One mount, the terminal, with the figures of a mother and child on one side and a cleric on the other, the other (the buckle) having the head of Christ. There are also a series of circular and rectangular mounts attached to the fabric.
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	Figure of Christ as the Good Shepherd Ivory -- Elephant ivory H 19 x W 6.5 HCM 098 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of Christ as the Good Shepherd in ivory. Christ is shown as a child sitting with the legs crossed and the chin resting on a hand and a lamb on the lap. The figure is set above a scene with a reclining figure at the base and three lambs around a fountain. Water is pouring from the mouth of a carved head. Goa.
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	Ivory memento mori (1 of 4) Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 3.7; Diam. 2.2 HCM 099 A Religious / ritual equipment
	A memento mori (1 of 4) in ivory. It is a janiform head with the head of Christ on one side and a skull on the other. It is stained brown. This may have come from a rosary.
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	Ivory memento mori (1 of 4) Ivory H 2.5 x W 2.4 HCM 099 B Religious / ritual equipment
	A memento mori (1 of 4) in ivory. It is a janiform head with the head of Christ on one side and a skull on the other. It is stained brown. This may have come from a rosary.
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	Ivory memento mori (1 of 4) Ivory H 2.2 x W 1.3 HCM 099 C Religious / ritual equipment
	A memento mori (1 of 4) in ivory. This is a carving of a skull. This may have come from a rosary.
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	Ivory memento mori (1 of 4) Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 2.4 x W 1.2 HCM 099 D Religious / ritual equipment
	A memento mori (1 of 4) in ivory. It is a janiform head with the head of Christ on one side and a skull on the other. The piece is stained brown. This may have come from a rosary.
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	Ivory plaque or mount (1 of 2) Ivory H 9.5 HCM 100 A Visual representation
	An ivory kite-shaped plaque or mount with interlaced decoration. One of two. Possibly Turkish.
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	Ivory plaque or mount (1 of 2) Ivory H 9.5 HCM 100 B Visual representation
	An ivory kite-shaped plaque or mount with interlaced decoration. One of two. Possibly Turkish.
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	Ivory or whalebone club Ivory -- Walrus ivory, or Animal -- Bone -- Mammal bone -- Whalebone L 29 HCM 112 Arms / armour
	A whalebone or walrus ivory club, which is highly polished.
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	Shrine with pietà Metal -- Silver, Ivory H 5.4 x W 2.4 HCM 114 Religious / ritual equipment
	A silver shrine with an ivory pietà within. There is a suspension loop on the top and the lid is separate and grilled.
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	Rosary (single decade) Ivory; Textile L 47 HCM 142 Religious / ritual equipment
	A single decade rosary in ivory. It consists of a large metal ring set in a large carved deaths-head and ten beads increasing in size towards the small ivory crucifix. The crucifix ends in a tassel.
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	Comb Ivory H 9 x W 10.8 HCM 149 Toilet / cosmetic equipment
	A double-edged ivory comb with fine teeth at one side and wide teeth at the other side. There is decoration in the centre, on one side only, between the rows of teeth.
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	Comb with scenes from the life of King David and Bathsheba Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 12 x W 16.04 HCM 150 Toilet / cosmetic equipment; Religious / ritual equipment
	A double-edged ivory comb with fine teeth at one side and wide teeth at the other side. It is decorated on both sides in low relief with carved scenes depicting the story of King David and Bathsheba. One side shows King David sitting by a fountain and playing a harp with three women, this is surrounded by floral decoration. The other side shows David, Bathsheba and her husband, Uriah the Hittite, and two female attendants.
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	Comb Ivory H 7.6 x W 6.3 HCM 151 Toilet / cosmetic equipment
	A double-edged ivory comb with fine teeth on both sides. It is decorated on both sides with openwork carving of a pair of reclining lions placed between the sets of teeth of the comb.
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	Ivory disc (mount ?) Ivory Diam. 3.9 HCM 205 Visual representation
	An ivory disc, or possible mount, decorated with figures of birds in false relief, drinking from a chalice. This may have been a mount on a chalice.
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	Disc (or mount ?) Ivory Diam. 3.8 HCM 206 Visual representation
	An ivory disc decorated with a bird, perhaps a peacock, in false relief. This may have been a mount on a chalice.
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	Chess piece (game-piece) Ivory or Animal -- Bone H 5 x W 5 HCM 207 Games / sporting equipment
	A chess piece shaped like an animal, perhaps a horse.
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	Game-piece (possibly) Ivory H 2.4; Diam. (at base) 3.3 HCM 208 Games / sporting equipment
	A game-piece in ivory. It is drum-shaped and perforated through its length and at the side. It is decorated with incised lines and circles.
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	Chess figure (possibly) Ivory H 6.4 x W 3.3 HCM 209 Games / sporting equipment
	A figure of a man in ivory, perhaps a chess piece. He is dressed in long robes with his head covered and hands clasped in front. There is a central groove down his back.
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	Iron serving-knife Metal -- Iron, Ivory, Hydrocarbon -- Amber, Metal L 32.2 HCM 214 A Tool / implement
	An iron serving knife with an ivory handle inlaid with thin sheets of amber. The handle is hexagonal in shape, broader at the top and tapering in at the blade end. The handle has three tiers of decoration; the first tier has a row of ivory and amber triangles which fit into each other. The amber triangles cover scrolled decoration which seem to be incised into a metal plate set behind. The ivory panels are set with amber discs. The central tier is decorated with alternating rectangles of ivory and amber with incised figures set behind amber panels. The bottom tier repeats the pattern of the top tier. This is part of a matching knife and fork set. Northern German.
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	Iron serving-fork Metal -- Iron, Ivory, Hydrocarbon -- Amber, Metal L 32.1 HCM 214 B Tool / implement
	An iron serving-fork with two tines, it has an ivory handle inset with thin sheets of amber. The handle is hexagonal in shape, broader at the top and tapering in at the other end. The handle has three tiers of decoration; the first tier has a row of ivory and amber triangles which fit into each other. The amber triangles cover scrolled decoration which seem to be incised into a metal panel behind. The ivory panels are set with amber discs. The central tier is decorated with alternating rectangles of ivory and amber with incised figures set behind amber panels. The bottom tier repeats the pattern of the top tier. This is part of a matching knife and fork set. Northern German.
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	Leopards head ornament / Benin Mask Ivory, Metal -- Lead H 18.5 x W 10 x D 4.4 JB 008 Sculpture
	This lead and ivory head of a leopard is an Edo ceremonial costume attachment from the royal court of Benin, now incorporated into the modern republic of Nigeria. This attachment is a hip ornament in elephant ivory, with inlaid lead representing the spots of the leopard. It is framed at the base by an ornamental flange of concentric circles. The slanted eyes, overlapping fangs and foliate-pattern ears are characteristic of Edo leopard carvings. This mask comes from the earliest known phase of Benin craftsmanship. Kingdom of Benin, Edo tribe.
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	Pot (possibly) Ivory H 30 x W 13 x D 13 L 004 Container
	An ivory pot, the long bowl standing with three legs on a circular base. Possibly African.
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	Head of young Christ Ivory H 3 x W 2 x D 2.5 MG 016 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory head of a young Christ. It has a dowel in a socket in the straight cut neck. This head fits CG 016 (headless Madonna and Child), as does MG 017. If these are all part of the same piece it may indicate that the piece dates from the 14th century.
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	Head of Virgin Mary Ivory H 6 x W 3 x D 3.5 MG 017 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory head of the Virgin Mary. She is veiled and wearing a crown, part of the neck of her gown is also visible. This head fits CG 016 (headless Madonna and Child), as does MG 017. If these are all part of the same piece it may indicate that the piece dates from the 14th century.
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	Ivory gravoir or hair parter Ivory H 19.5 x W 2.5 x D 1 MG 018 Toilet / cosmetic equipment
	An ivory gravoir or hair parter. It is cream-coloured with traces of brown stain. The gravoir is carved to conform to the bend of the tusk from which it is carved. It is carved with a scene of a couple embracing, possibly Tristan and Isolde. He lifts his hand to caress her face. He wears a short tunic and belt with a deep gole over his shoulders and she is dressed in a long gown.
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	Portion of an ivory comb Ivory H 2 x W 9 x D 0.5 MG 019 Toilet / cosmetic equipment
	A portion of an ivory comb. It is richly decorated in openwork. This is the upper part of the comb with the teeth missing. The decoration consists of two panels showing stylized animals within a frame. The two panels are joined together by a crescent moon carved with a face.
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	Figure of Virgin Mary Ivory H 7 x W 1.5 x D 1.3 MG 020 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory figure of the Virgin Mary. She stands with her hands clasped. Her veil is long deeply folded and draped over her arm. The figure is standing on a square base. This may be from a crucifixion group. Possibly English.
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	Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lucke (attrib.) Bust of singing woman Ivory H 15 x W 9; Diam. 6 MG 021 Sculpture
	A bust of a woman in elephant ivory. She is wearing a turban style head-dress secured by a brooch and a necklace with a pendant. Her mouth is open and some of her teeth are visible. The bust stands on a base of classical style. Dresden or Danzig attrib. to Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lucke.
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	Carving (figure of a man) Ivory H 5 x W 3.3 x D 1 MG 022 Sculpture
	An ivory capital with a bearded figure of a man shown emerging from foliage, his left arm is folded across the body with a finger pointing to right. This may be the top of a back-scratcher.
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	Ivory panel of a putto Ivory h 9.5 x W 3 x D 1.5 MG 023 Visual representation
	An ivory panel of a putto. The panel shows a male figure, naked except for a cloak and carrying a ram on his shoulders. The figure stands amid stones. This is probably a fragment of a larger piece.
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	Ivory male figure (relief) Ivory H 11 x W 10 x D 3 MG 024 Sculpture
	An ivory figure of a man in a seated position carved in relief. The chair is covered iin draped fabric. He is bearded and in classical dress. He sits facing outward with his legs apart and turned to the side. His right leg stretches out slightly and his left leg is bent. Both arms are missing but the top of the right arm stretches out. The arms MG 139/118 may fit this figure and it is similar to MG 025.
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	Ivory male figure (relief) Ivory H 11 x W 6.5 x D 2 MG 025 Sculpture
	An ivory figure of a man in a seated position carved in relief. The seat is draped in fabric. The figure is bearded and in classical dress. He looks forward but his legs are turned to the side. Both arms and one leg are missing. The top of the right arm remains and is stretched out. This figure is very similar to MG 024.
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	Stand / Base of Vessel Ivory H 3 x W 10 x D 8 MG 026 Component
	A stand or base of a vessel in ivory. It is ring-shaped and bearing relief scenes. The carved scenes show the Labours of Hercules. French or German.
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	Ivory carving of four knights Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 8.5 x W 2.89 MG 027 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	This carved piece, dating from c.1200, depicts a scene from the life of St Thomas à Becket. It shows the four knights (Reginald Fitzurse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracey, and Richard le Breton) who were involved in the murder in 1170 of Becket in Canterbury Cathedral following a dispute with King Henry II. One knight holds an axe with which to break down the door of the Cathedral. There are two tonsured figures in the centre; the hole between them may have held a cross. The three figures to the front include an archbishop (or bishop) holding a staff and two clergymen. ?English.
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	Relief of man (St John the Baptist) Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 8.5 x W 2.7 x D.1.5 MG 028 A Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of a man, St John the Baptist, in walrus ivory. The figure is carved in relief and was attached to a larger object such as a shrine. St John the Baptist is shown standing, his right shoulder is bare and he is wearing a fur-fringed mantle. He holds a scroll in his left hand. The right hand is a replacement, the right foot is missing and the back is flat. There are two holes in the body for attachment. MG 028 B was attached to the same object but is by a different hand. German, Cologne.
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	Relief of man (apostle or saint) Ivory -- Walrus ivory H 8.5 x W 2.7 x D 1.5 MG 028 B Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of a man, an apostle or saint, in walrus ivory. The figure is carved in relief. It is bearded and standing. He is wearing classical dress and holding a scroll in the right hand. This figure is pierced with two holes for attachment. It was attached to the same object as MG 028 A but was carved by a different hand. German, Cologne.
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	Ivory panel (consular) portion Ivory H 8.5 x W 2.5 x D 0.5 MG 029 Visual representation
	A portion of a consular panel in ivory, showing part of the standing figure of a man. The edge of the panel is pierced at regular intervals for attachment to something else.
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	Carving (crucifixion scene) Ivory H 9.5 x W 7.5 x D 1.5 MG 030 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A oval crucifixion scene in ivory. It shows Christ crucified with three figures, one stooped at the foot of cross and one figure at either side. The figures are dressed in long flowing robes. The figure on the right is veiled and female. Southern European.
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	Ivory crozier portion Ivory H 7 x W 10 x D 1.5 MG 033 Religious / ritual equipment
	A crozier volute in elephant ivory or possibly the branch of a Tau cross. It is an arc or penannular ring of ivory, one end terminates in an animal head. There is an inscription on either side. One side reads: NON EST …….DB CUL …..OESUS.. CUN. E, and the other side reads: PRINCIPES……EST AGESCOUS. This may be from the same biblical quotation.
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	Cameo head Ivory H 2.5 x W 2.5 MG 099 Personal ornament
	A cameo head in ivory, the head is hooded and shown in profile. There are also two wax casts of the head.
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	Figure of Christ bound Ivory H 5.2 MG 139/017 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	An ivory figure of Christ with his hands bound and standing on a flat base. He is wearing a short cloak and a loin-cloth.
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	Figure portion (arm only) Ivory L 7.6 MG 139/018 Sculpture
	A figure portion, an arm only, in ivory. There is a large peg in the socket at the end of the arm.
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	Figure of St Peter Ivory H 4.2 MG 139/019 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A figure of St Peter in ivory, dressed in long robes and carrying a key. The figure is set on a drum-shaped base.
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	Ivory figure Ivory H 1.4 x W 1 MG 139/021 Sculpture
	An ivory figure which is now badly abraded.
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	Figure of man Ivory H 3.8 x W 2 MG 139/049 Sculpture
	An ivory figure of a man. He is standing with his hands by his side, his tunic is belted and a pouch hangs from his belt.
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	Unidentified item Ivory H 4.5 x W 5 MG 139/055 Artefact
	An unidentified object in ivory. It is curved, narrow at one end and wider at the other. Towards the narrow end there is a small, thick strap projection. The surface is carved.
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	Ivory cube (bead) Ivory H 1.7 x W 1.6 MG 139/056 Personal ornament
	An ivory cube with a carved interlace design in false relief. There is a hole in one side offset from the centre. This is likely to be a bead. There are three similar pieces in the collection (DG 099).
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	Carved human figure Ivory H 2.2 MG 139/059 Sculpture
	A carved human figure in ivory. The figure is seated or squatting and wearing a head-dress.
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	Ivory plaque Ivory H 3.2 x W 5.7 MG 139/060 Visual representation
	An ivory plaque engraved with a scene of a seated man with a dog, which is sitting and raising its paw. The letters L and R are also carved on the plaque.
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	Ivory boss or mount Ivory H 7.5 MG 139/119 Component
	A brown stained ivory mount or boss. It is trapezoidal in shape with a rounded wide end and spine down the middle. There is a pair of penannular perforations at the top.
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	Ivory lute Ivory H 39 NGI 12054 Performance arts
	An ivory lute with no soundboard, strings or bridge.
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	Bauble of a jester Ivory, Metal -- Silver, Wood H 26.3 (excl. bells); H (handle) 15.9 NGI 12057 Performance arts
	A bauble of a jester/ marotte in ivory with silver jingle bells and wooden handle. North German.
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	Love Pair Pendant Ivory, Metal -- Gold, Mineral -- Beryl -- Emerald, Mineral -- Corundum -- Ruby, Glass -- Enamel, Animal -- Animal product -- Pearl H 11 x W 6 x D 0.5 T 001 Personal ornament
	This pendant consists of an ivory carving of a nymph and satyr in an amorous embrace, supported by an ornate crescent-shaped gold mount, decorated with enamelled scrolls, three emeralds, one ruby, three large drop pearls and two smaller round ones. The ivory shows traces of paint: yellow on the hair of the nymph, blue on the cloak and green on the ground surface. The pendant hangs from two separate chains, each of 20 round links, joined at the top by an enamelled scroll motif with tiny blue stones, a central cabochon ruby and pendant pearl. The back has engraved motifs coloured in green, blue and amber. The ivory may be a later addition to an otherwise sixteenth-century base. It would have been worn either as a neck pendant or sewn high on a sleeve.
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	Carving, ivory putto Ivory H 9 x W 6 TB 002 Sculpture
	A ivory, winged putto, which is sitting on the ground with his arms and legs around a goose. He holds a wing of the goose in his left hand and is smiling with his head turned to the right. Possibly German.
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	Carving, Christ Child nativity figure Ivory H 14 x W 7 TB 004 Sculpture; Religious / ritual equipment
	A ivory figure of the Christ Child. The figure is naked, lying down with one leg bent and both arms raised. This was part of an nativity set.
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