The oldest articulated doll?

[Greyhaunt]

All I can say is it's the oldest one I've heard of. Earlier dolls I've seen in archaeology magazines/books tend to be a single piece of human shaped wood - though I don't claim to be an expert by any means on this topic.

http://laughingsquid.com/an-ancient-roman-articulated-doll-found-in-the-sarcophagus-of-a-mummy-of-an-eight-year-old-girl/

If you don't like images of mummies don't scroll all the way to the bottom of the article. After two closeups of the doll is a picture of the mummy...unwrapped.

[Jobee]

I saw that! It's so amazing. I wish I cold see it in real life.

[Tira-chan]

It's really incredible how well-preserved it is. I love her expression and the detail in her hair.

[K2!]

These would never be allowed on some other doll forums.

[maywong]

These would never be allowed on some other doll forums.

[Trethowan]

Thanks for sharing. This is quite a find.

[Nella]

Oh wow, how neat!

[Anderson'sAllPurpose]

Roman dolls are awesome.
(Although the earliest articulated doll is obviously that prehistoric Barbie from the other thread )