Lot Essay
For the type and its variations see pl. XCFF in Torok, Coptic Antiquities 1.
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MATHILDA GOLDMAN
A COPTIC BONE IDOL
CIRCA 3RD-6TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A COPTIC BONE IDOL
Circa 3rd-6th Century A.D.
The steatopygous female figure depicted nude, with the anatomical details rendered by incision
6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) high
Circa 3rd-6th Century A.D.
The steatopygous female figure depicted nude, with the anatomical details rendered by incision
6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) high