Ivory carving, man in robe, Coptic Egypt

Ivory carving, man in robe, Coptic Egypt
Period:
Dating:300 AD–400 AD
Origin:Egypt,
Material:Ivory
Physical:7.4cm. (2.9 in.) -
Catalog:APR.SS.00659

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  This small ivory plate depicts an unidentified character wearing a robe, with cloth draped over the left arm, and the right arm raised. The eyes were obviously carved with a rotary tool, which may have been used for the whole work. Egypt, Coptic, 300-400 AD.



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