Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte A superbly cast and elegantly

A superbly cast and elegantly proportioned bronze pedestal offering tray

The male figure

along with specific hat forms

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 A superbly cast and elegantlyThe 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,