The Sala degli Avori is located on the first floor of the Bargello and exhibits precious and historic ivories such as a diptych with scenes from the life of
Saint Paul and Adam in the earthly paradise and a plaque with the
Byzantine Empress. Other works include the rare
Carolingian Flabellum from the abbey of Tournus, the
Olifante of Sainte-Chapelle, donated to the king of France in 1274, as well as medieval paintings, mosaics and sculptures. The items had previously been kept in elegant showcases that dated to the 1980s, but have now been placed in airtight systems that control the internal microclimate and ensure better conservation with a