Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte The facial features are rendered

The facial features are rendered with remarkable nuance: wide almond-shaped eyes under arched brows

A superbly cast and elegantly proportioned bronze pedestal offering tray

combined with her poised and regal expression

bridging the practical world of the scholar’s studio with the eternal domain of the afterlife

This remarkable fragment offers a glimpse into the artistic sophistication and spiritual beliefs of this ancient Andean civilization

Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte The facial features are renderedThe Roman Empire, c. 200300 AD An absolutely stunning example of Roman craftsmanship, this delicately carved zoomorphic ivory knife handle showcases a hound and hare motifa captivating depiction of nature and hunting. The rectangular handle is beautifully embellished with the figures of a lean hound and a slender hare, rendered with remarkable detail. The hounds well moulded limbs and elongated head, with the snout almost touching the hares tail,