We classify ivory not as a material but depending on the object usage. Only raw, un-worked materials are classified as “Natural Material.”
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Good afternoon, TMSers!
For those of you who have materials-based entries in your Classifications list, under what category do you include ivory? Do you have a separate entry? Is it bundled with something like "Natural Materials"?
Thanks!
Fatima
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Fatima Mahdi
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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