Ancient Roman bone

1125 ROMAN BONE PLAQUE OF HYGIEIA
I century B.C. - I century A.D.
Carved in relief, back is flat. Depicted frontally with the weight on the left leg, left arm bent at elbow, holding phiale. Dressed in sleeveless high girded chiton and elaborately draped himation leaving right arm free, falling across left arm, covering shoulder. There is a bone rivet in the center for attachment. Head is mended, missing fragment at the base.
H. 2.8" (7.1 cm).
SOLD

1177 ROMAN BONE PYXIS
I century A. D.
Slightly conical bone pyxis with the intended interior sides to receive the bottom of the pyxis; the top cut back to receive the lid. Wider diameter lid with decorative "stepped" moulding. Carved in relief with two diametrically opposed figures from Dionysiac scene: reclining Eros with outstretched wings, looking to his left, his legs are stretched out, he raises his right hand with a cup while resting his left elbow on a pillow. Another Eros with outstretched wings, flying right, holding a wine jar in his extended right hand. Cracked, minor losses of wall at the bottom, central part of the lid is missing. Remains of pink powder substance inside.
H. (with lid) 1.9" (4.7 cm).
$ 2000

1175 ROMAN BONE PYXIS
III-IV centuries A. D.
Slightly conical bone pyxis with the intended interior sides to receive the bottom of the pyxis; the top cut back. The lid with same diameter and concentric moulding. Bottom with incised concentric lines. Body decorated with bands of four parallel lines with a row of "dot in a circle" in between. Slightly chipped at the edges, otherwise intact.
H. (with lid) 2.5" (6.3 cm).
See similar pyxis: Davidson G.R. Corinth, vol XII, The Minor Objects. Princeton, 1952, p.136, cat. 964.
$ 350

1176 ROMAN BONE PYXIS
III-IV centuries A. D.
Slightly conical bone pyxis with the intended interior sides to receive the bottom of the pyxis; the top cut back. Bottom with incised concentric lines. Body decorated with bands of three fine parallel lines above the bottom; highly polished. Interior smoothly finished. Intact.
H. 2.4" (6 cm).
See close parallel: Davidson G.R. Corinth, vol XII, The Minor Objects. Princeton, 1952, p.136, cat. 965.
$ 300

1121 ROMAN BONE HAIR PIN
IV-VI centuries A. D.
Slightly convex triangular plate extended by two long parallel prongs with round cross-sections, their ends flaring. Polished. Intact.
L. 3.7" (9.4 cm).
$ 300

1153
Astragalus pendant
I century A.D.
Intact.
L. 0.6" (1.6 cm).
$ 100

1145
Wolf's fang pendant
I-II centuries A.D.
Mended.
H. 1.6" (4 cm).
SOLD

1171
Bone pendant
I c. B.C.- II century A.D.
Intact.
H. 0.6" (1.4 cm).
$ 75

1161
Natural bone pendant
I-II centuries A.D.
Intact.
H. 0.9" (2.3 cm).
$ 35

1152
Bone duck pendant
I-II centuries A.D.
Intact.
L. 0.7" (1.8 cm).
$ 125

1151
Bone bird pendant
II-IV centuries A.D.
Intact.
L. 0.9" (2.3 cm).
SOLD

1150
Bone bird pendant
II-III centuries A.D.
Mended.
L. 0.9" (2.4 cm).
$ 150

1154
Bone dolphin pendant
I century A.D.
Mended.
L. 1.1" (2.9 cm).
$ 225

1155
Bone pendant
II-IV centuries A.D.
Mended.
H. 1.2" (3.1 cm).
$ 150

1166
Bone pendant
I c. B.C.- I century A.D.
Intact.
H. 1.1" (2.9 cm).
$ 150

1164
Bone altar pendant
I c. B.C.- I century A.D.
Intact.
H. 0.7" (1.8 cm).
$ 175

1167
Bone pendant
II-IV cent. A.D.
Intact.
L. 0.9" (2.4 cm).
SOLD

1163
Bone amphora pendant
I-II centuries A.D.
Mended.
H. 1" (2.6 cm).
$ 75

1160
Bone pendant
I c. B.C.- I century A.D.
Intact.
H. 1.4" (3.6 cm).
$ 225

1162
Bone amphora pendant
III-IV century A.D.
Intact.
H. 1.1" (2.9 cm).
$ 175

1169
Bone pendant
II c. B.C.- II c.
Intact.
H. 0.4"(1.1 cm).
SOLD

1172
Bone pendant
II c. B.C.- II cent. A.D.
Intact.
H. 0.6" (1.4 cm).
$ 35

1173
Bone pendant
II c. B.C.- II cent. A.D.
Intact.
H. 0.9" (2.3 cm).
$ 50

1165
Bone pendant
II c. B.C.- II cent. A.D.
Intact.
H. 1.1" (2.9 cm).
$ 75

1141
Bone pendant
II c. B.C.- II century A. D.
Intact.
H. 1.5" (3.9 cm).
$ 50

1157
Bone pendant
II-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 0.5" (1.3 cm).
$ 50

1168
Bone pendant
II-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 0.9" (2.2 cm).
$ 50

1174
Bone pendant
II-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 0.7" (1.9 cm).
$ 50

1142
Bone attachment
II c. B.C.-V cent. A.D.
Intact.
H. 1.8" (4.5 cm).
$ 100

1313
Shell pendant
IV c.B.C.-IV c.A.D.
one hole
39 x 32 x 26 mm
SOLD

1094
Roman ivory stylus
II-III centuries A. D.
Point is chipped.
L. 6.1" (15.6 cm).
SOLD

1101
Roman bone stylus
II-IV centuries A. D.
Shaft is missing.
L. 1.7" (4.2 cm).
$ 25

1117
Roman bone stylus
III-IV centuries A. D.
Point is missing.
L. 5.1" (13 cm).
$ 50

1100
Roman ivory furniture detail
I centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 3.6" (9.3 cm).
$ 300

1099
Roman ivory furniture joint
I-II centuries A. D.
Fragmentary.
L. 2.1" (5.2 cm).
$ 50

1133
3 bone and ivory fragments
I-IX centuries A. D.
Fragmentary.
L. 0.9" (2.2 cm) for longest.
$ 75

1116
Roman bone knife handle
III-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 2.4" (6.0 cm).
$ 150

1102
Roman bone knife handle
I-III centuries A. D.
Upper part is missing.
L. 2" (5.0 cm).
SOLD

1115
Roman ivory knife handle
III-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 3" (7.5 cm).
$ 150

1134
7 bone fragments
I-IX centuries A. D.
Fragmentary.
L. 2.1" (5.4 cm) for longest.
$ 65

1144
3 bone and ivory rings
I-IX centuries A. D.
One is mended.
D. 1" (2.6 cm).
SOLD

1106
Roman bone with marks
I-II centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 2.7" (6.8 cm).
$ 50

1092
Roman bone attachment
II-III centuries A. D.
Fragment is missing.
L. 2" (5 cm).
$ 50

1146
Roman bone plaque
III-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 2.2" (5.5 cm).
$ 75

1098
Roman ivory plaque
IV-VI centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 2.2" (5.6 cm).
$ 50

1111
Roman bone needle case
I-III centuries A. D.
Fragment is missing.
L. 2.2" (5.7 cm).
$ 50

1095
Roman bone needle case
II-III centuries A. D.
Fragment is missing.
L. 3" (7.6 cm).
SOLD

1120
Roman bone borer
I-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 5.7" (14.6 cm).
$100

1131
Roman ivory plug
I-II centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 1" (2.6 cm).
$ 75

1130
Roman ivory plug
I-II centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 1" (2.4 cm).
$ 75

1132
Roman ivory plug
I-II centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 0.8" (2 cm).
$ 75

1091
Roman ivory comb
I-II centuries A. D.
Teeth missing.
L. 1.7" (4.4 cm).
SOLD

1137
Roman bone hair pin
II-III centuries A. D.
Point is missing.
L. 3.2" (8.1 cm).
SOLD

1140
Roman bone hair pin
I-II centuries A. D.
Shaft is missing.
L. 2.2" (5.5 cm).
SOLD

1122
Roman bone hair pin
I-II centuries A. D.
Fragmentary top.
L. 4.8" (12.1 cm).
$50

1129
9 Roman and Byzantine
fragmentary bone pins
I-X centuries A. D.
L. 2.4" (6 cm) for longest.
$ 35

1138
Roman bone hair pin
IV-VI centuries A. D.
Shaft is missing.
L. 1.1" (2.8 cm).
$ 50

1119
Roman bone hair pin
III-IV centuries A. D.
Intact.
L. 4.6" (10.3 cm).
$100