Chryselephantine sculpture

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Chryselephantine sculptures (from Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós) 'gold' and ἐλεφάντινος (elephántinos) 'ivory') are sculptures made with gold and ivory. Chryselephantine cult statues enjoyed high status in Ancient Greece.

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