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LOT 0607

Roman Bone Child's Doll

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

7 1/4 in. (133 grams, 18.5 cm).

The free-standing human figure carved with a long neck and voluminous hairstyle, with a stylised face and suggestions of necklaces; remains of a previously articulate arm held at a right angle to the body, hoop earrings with bead ornament to both ears.

Provenance

London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

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LOT 0607

Roman Bone Child's Doll

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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