Taster Lecture: Introduction to Early Medieval Ivories - sign up to watch on demand

Thinking about an online course? Join Dr Sally Dormer and the V&A Academy team for a captivating, free hour-long live lecture and delve into early medieval ivories, part of the V&A's extensive sculpture collection, while you get to know the V&A Academy online platform…

Fine-grained and creamy, elephant and walrus ivory was treasured by patrons in the Early Middle Ages, and carved by craftsmen into an array of small-scale, intricate objects, including caskets, crosses and book-covers. Objects from the V&A’s renowned collection will provide the focus of this lecture. Join us to discover more about the history of this fascinating craft.

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