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LOT 0582
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
ROMAN FEMALE BONE DOLL
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (355 grams total, 21.5 cm including stand).
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (355 grams total, 21.5 cm including stand).
A Roman or Parthian bone figurine of a female with separate articulated bent arms, piled hairstyle, incised facial features, tiered collar, slender body with lattice detailing to the skirt; bronze stud to the shoulders, wire loop earrings with tubular blue glass beads, gold arm-rings; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Previously acquired in 1971.
with Gallery Delalande, Paris, France.
Property of a Brussels gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Reading Museum, REDMG : 1997.15.1, for a similar 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.
