Paddle doll, with elongated body, and small rounded base. No arms featured, and head missing. Decoration consists on a series of zigzagged lines, possibly alternating red and brown, with a line of alternating red and brown stripes, and a possible pubic triangle. Decoration on back of figure at base. Possible woodworm damage to front of figure.
Doll
Depth: 0.3 cm
Length: 18.6 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry
Accession number: E.94.1932
Primary reference Number: 52824
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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