Ancient Roman Bone Doll
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Ancient Roman bone doll, c. 2nd–3rd century A.D., about 12.7 cm high, wearing a long robe and necklace with hair in a high chignon; excellent condition with partial damage to the back, display stand included.
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Description from the seller
Wearing a long robe, a necklace, her hair combed back in high chignon. Exquisite details.
Size: 12.7 cm H - 5 inches
Material: Bone
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Partial damage to the back
Display stand included
Provenance: with May Department Stores Company, Missouri, since January 1965; with The Hecht Company, Washington DC, 1972.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, acquired from the above, 28 March 1972. Listed on an appraisal dated 18 April 1972.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 272.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Wearing a long robe, a necklace, her hair combed back in high chignon. Exquisite details.
Size: 12.7 cm H - 5 inches
Material: Bone
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Partial damage to the back
Display stand included
Provenance: with May Department Stores Company, Missouri, since January 1965; with The Hecht Company, Washington DC, 1972.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, acquired from the above, 28 March 1972. Listed on an appraisal dated 18 April 1972.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 272.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Doll
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1972
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
