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Ivory

Two ivory objects were found in TT15, excavated in 1996.

 
Most important is an exquisitely carved ivory plaque, perhaps an inlay from a couch. The design echoes East Greek art and the piece may have been made in a Lydian workshop. The total length is preserved and holes for attachment survive at the right side. There is an animal frieze with traces of applied gold leaf on the horns, a meander pattern along the base and an applied line of bead and reel comprising amber beads and gold covered ivory reels along the top. The luminosity of the beads was increased by small reflecting plates of silver, or perhaps tin, set behind them. At the left end is a deer facing right whose body was once adorned with enamel or paste set into double drill holes. Facing left is a procession of four domestic animals, a billy-goat followed by a she goat, a ewe and a ram respectively. The leading billy has its head lowered in front of the opposing deer. The sheep have carefully depicted fleeces.


The second object is an ornate carved "handle" with bead and reel design, perhaps from  a large pin.



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