Hunting Horn

Unknown

ca. 1700 · Ivory · Musical Instruments

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1700

Medium

Ivory

Culture

French or German

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889