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LOT 0607
Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
ROMAN BONE FEMALE IDOL
EASTERN EMPIRE, 3RD CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (36 grams, 14 cm).
EASTERN EMPIRE, 3RD CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (36 grams, 14 cm).
Female figure with tiered hairstyle, carved face with carinated nose and slit mouth, stepped collar, conical garment wrapped around her lower body; attachment points for separate arms (absent).
PROVENANCE:
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
LITERATURE:
See British Museum, accession number 1853,1219.60, for a comparable (partial) figure.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
