Project Gutenberg 2020-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 190 Maskell, William 1890 29025369 Ivories Ancient and Mediæval Ivories Ancient and Mediaeval South Kensington Museum art handbooks; no. 2 Produced by Susan Skinner, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ivories Ancient and Mediæval" by William Maskell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the art and significance of ivory carving from antiquity through the medieval period, discussing various types and uses of ivory in different cultures and timeframes. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in art history, archaeology, or the material culture of past civilizations. The opening of the text outlines the foundational aspects of ivory carving, beginning with a discussion on the materials used, including both true ivory from elephants and other alternatives like walrus tusk. Maskell introduces the historical context of ivory production and its significance through examples, such as references in biblical scripture, and elaborates on the varying qualities between types of ivory. He also highlights the rarity and grandeur of certain historical pieces, noting that many were preserved due to their association with wealth and status. Through this exploration, the author sets the stage for a detailed examination of the artistic evolution and cultural implications of ivory across ancient and medieval societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ivories NK Text Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 289036 2025-07-24T10:42:47.473424 text/html 264370 2024-10-17T16:35:46 text/html 4093258 2025-07-24T10:42:54.025398 application/epub+zip 4091642 2025-07-24T10:42:48.857353 application/epub+zip 156452 2025-07-24T10:42:48.141375 application/epub+zip 4163743 2025-07-24T10:42:57.692344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4130957 2025-07-24T10:42:53.186335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202733 2022-09-27T18:42:25.853824 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241082 2025-07-24T10:42:46.720423 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 221122 2024-10-17T16:35:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16764 2025-07-24T10:42:57.859278 application/rdf+xml 6957 2025-07-24T10:42:48.250324 image/jpeg 1592 2025-07-24T10:42:48.197326 image/jpeg 4428378 2025-07-24T10:42:47.667459 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia