A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

A ROMAN STATUETTE OF BONE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

Reference: ART600854

A figurine of a woman carved in bone. These stylized figurines are thought to be children's toys as the often have holes drilled into the shoulders to attach the arms which would have moved. In addition the ears are drilled for the attachment of earrings. The woman's hair style suggests a date of 150-230 AD.
Height: 21.5 cm. 2/3rd.c.AD.

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Germany