ivories
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In the 1990s, while on a trip to Peshawar, Eskenazi was offered some of the stolen Begram Ivories, wrapped in pink toilet paper.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021
The museum’s coin collection, the remains of the Islamic gallery, and its remarkable Begram Ivories, delicate and portable, were all taken.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021
The items include examples of the Begram Ivories, seen at the British Museum's Afghanistan 2011 exhibition, and an important sculpture of Buddha.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2012
Ivories are tinkled, snares echo, thanks to producer Byron Lee.
From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2011
“Look alive, Ivories, fur I feels a kinder sinkin’ in my stummick that tells me it’s time to stow in grub.
From The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
