I get a quest to find some ivory in a house and I find nothing but armed men. What is the ivory supposed to look like? I'm looking for a bundle of clothes but there is nothing. I just can't find anything. What does it look like? This has happened both times I've had this quest.

This is Thieves' Guild quest, isn't?

The Ivory looks like some sort of small white tube.

Depending on the house you visit, it can sometimes be in the attic or near a bed. It changes with any kind of house.

Yeah found it. I thought that was it the first time but I just couldn't pick it up. But I have it now, thanks !