Figurine - Late Roman Doll - Bone

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Selected by Peter Reynaers

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).

No. 100891379

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Figurine - Late Roman Doll - Bone

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).

Final bid

€ 140

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Selected by Peter Reynaers

Estimate € 500 - € 650

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