Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte bridging the practical world of

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

last revised April 2010

combined with her poised and regal expression

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expertly crafted with a saucer-shaped body

Roman Ivory Knife Handle with Hound and Hare Motif astarte bridging the practical world ofThe 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,