Publication Date
AH 3rd century / AD 9th century
Publication Place
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Rabat Museum; Almontasir
Subject
ivory; Wooden structure.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الطول: 81 سم؛ العرض: 4.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
H 206
Record ID
object;ISL;tn;Mus01_B;43;ar
Library Location
Rabat Museum; Almontasir
Date
AH 3rd century / AD 9th century
Notes
The doll appears to represent a dancer, and it is likely that it was used as a toy. The hair is black and irregular. The face is round and appears disproportionate compared to the rest of the body. The eyes are prominent, and the nose is very delicate. The neck is relatively long and huge in size. The breasts are rather large, while the very thin abdomen is indicated by two grooves stacked on top of each other. The doll's upper limbs are amputated, while its lower limbs are missing its feet, and it is covered by oriental-style pants. The doll's frame, into which a wooden structure has been inserted in order to provide it with some rigidity, is made of solid ivory. The doll is very accurately modeled, but it is not symmetrical. The facial features are typically tributary, and resemble several similar depictions on ceramic plates or on pieces of plaster.
Sample Text
Mourad Rammah “Dancer’s Doll” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;tn;Mus01_B;43;ar
