Hornbill ivory

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materiales por origen> > biological material > material animal > material de queratina > pico (material)

Descripción

Yellowish white ornamental material with a vibrant, brownish-red coating traditionally used for carving in China and other Asian countries. It is derived from the solid keratin casque atop the beak of the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil).

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300387445

Otros términos

  • ivory, hornbill [en]