British Museum given more than 500 'exquisite' ivory figures

Decision to accept objects from private collection not endorsement of ivory trade, director saysThe British Museum has defended its decision to accept a donation of more than 500 "exquisite" Chinese ivory figures, saying it did not mean it condoned the ivory trade.The museum revealed on Wednesday that it had accepted the gift of 556 ivory items acquired in the early 20th century by Sir Victor Sassoon, a Shanghai-based businessman and hotelier. Continue reading...