Figurine - Late Roman Doll - Bone

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Late Roman/Coptic bone doll from ancient Egypt, dating to the 3rd–5th century AD, 13 cm high, 2.5 cm wide and 2 cm deep, in fair condition with possibly missing parts, acquired 2021 from a Dutch private collection and sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

These figures are often classified as dolls and may have served as inexpensive toys. They were placed in graves and may have also served as votive gifts in the cult of local female deities.
There are small holes on the side where once the arms were.

Bone, Coptic Egyptian, Late Roman, 3rd-5th century AD.

Provenance: Dutch private collection. (Acquired in 1995 from another Dutch collection).

Seller's Story

Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art offers a very diverse collection of authentic objects from all over the world. I've had a gallery for 8 years, but nowadays I work mainly online and on selected art fairs like the Tribal art Fair in Amsterdam.
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These figures are often classified as dolls and may have served as inexpensive toys. They were placed in graves and may have also served as votive gifts in the cult of local female deities.
There are small holes on the side where once the arms were.

Bone, Coptic Egyptian, Late Roman, 3rd-5th century AD.

Provenance: Dutch private collection. (Acquired in 1995 from another Dutch collection).

Seller's Story

Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art offers a very diverse collection of authentic objects from all over the world. I've had a gallery for 8 years, but nowadays I work mainly online and on selected art fairs like the Tribal art Fair in Amsterdam.
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Late Roman/Coptic
Century/ Timeframe
3rd-5th century AD
Title
Late Roman Doll
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Egypt
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
13 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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