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Description
13" (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned to the right, defined throat hollow and bosom, brown sculpted hair with short tendrils of curls framing the face and nape, and forming into a large loosely-braided chignon at the back, enamel eyes, closed mouth with two painted teeth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted red stockings, blue painted clogs, wearing original costume comprising burgundy silk and velvet costume with richly hand-embroidered details, muslin undergarment, silver and coral necklace, mushroom-shaped basket with flowers. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s, rare coiffure with exquisite detail of expression and complexion.