Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte combined with her poised and

combined with her poised and regal expression

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

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

refined workmanship

The male figure

Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte combined with her poised andThe 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,