Description:

Egypt, Coptic culture, early Islamic period, ca. 7th to 9th century CE. A fascinating doll head, hand-carved from the bone of an ungulate to display typical Coptic features of huge, almond-shaped eyes with drilled pupils beneath a lengthy unibrow, a slender nose, and a petite, straight mouth. Her square visage is crowned by a towering, turban-like headdress and incised collar necklaces that adorn her elongated, tubular neck. In Coptic Egypt, female dolls like this example held various meanings, such as happiness, fertility, and protection. They were frequently associated with warding off evil during dance rituals. Size: 1.5" W x 3" H (3.8 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece with losses and chipping to neck and headdress. Natural fissures to bone in areas, as well as light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, great preservation of detail and nice patina throughout. Encrustations to interior and recessed areas.

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