Hunting Horn, ca. 1700, France or Germany, French or German, Ivory, Length of tube 368 mm, Diam. of bell 48 mm., Aerophone-Lip

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Hunting Horn, ca. 1700, France or Germany, French or German, Ivory, Length of tube 368 mm, Diam. of bell 48 mm., Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn, Tip of an elephant's tusk carved as a grotesque dragon or sea creature holding the integral mouthpiece. Lower half with incised vegetal garlands and scalloped bell end. Probably a ceremonial or decorative item

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Size: 4252px × 2791px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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