Introduction to Early Medieval Ivories - Taster Recording

Thinking about an online course? Join Dr Sally Dormer and the V&A Academy team for a captivating hour-long lecture delving into the V&A's collection of early medieval ivories…

You will hear about elephant and walrus ivory, treasured by patrons in the Early Middle Ages for its fine grain and creamy texture. Discover how craftsmen transformed their material into an array of small-scale, intricate objects, including caskets, crosses and book-covers. Watch the free taster lecture recording as many times as you like to discover more about the history of this fascinating craft.

Sign up today via the link on the right and you will receive a link to watch the recording within a few hours. You can watch on demand, and you will have access to the recording until January 2023. Please note, this taster lecture recording cannot be booked via phone and is only available when you sign up via the link on the right.

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