Porcelain/bisque dolls and doll parts came in multiple sizes.  The Roman numeral refers to the particular size of doll. 

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On May 31, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Cody Davis wrote:

> Thanks everyone who chimmed in. We are certain it is now a porcelain doll
> arm or leg, the bigger question is does anyone know what the roman numeral
> on it means?
> 
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> On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Cody Davis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I am hoping someone on here might have an idea about the artifact shown in
>> the photos on the attached dropbox link. It comes from a historic site in
>> North Texas that dates from the late 19th century to the 1930s or 1940s.
>> There is debate currently in the office as to whether it is porcelain or
>> carved stone like marble. The artifact does appear to have a seam running
>> along the sides and top, and has the roman numeral VII on it. First thought
>> is some kind of gaming piece, but not really sure. Any input or thoughts on
>> it are most appreciated. Thanks.
>> 
>> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z3g6zje0wjhcaf3/AAD9NT3ZxlZ8_RMGLJTLFarKa?dl=0
>> 
>> Cody S. Davis, MA, RPA
>> Principal Investigator
>> AR Consultants, Inc.
>> 805 Business Parkway
>> Richardson, TX 75081
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