Knife handle.
Ivory, Italy, 15th century.
©Musée-Métropole-Rouen-Normandie – Photos Yohann Deslandes
FOR KIDS
Imagine that this 10 cm object is the handle of a knife created in Italy. The four sides are carved with figures, three men and one woman. It is made from ivory taken from an elephant's tusk. Since ancient times, this material has been highly sought-after and very expensive. Today, elephants are protected to prevent them from being killed for their ivory.