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7 1/2" (19 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head, painted short brown hair, wide-open enamel eyes, mouth modeled as though closed, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted stockings, leather shoes, wearing velvet breeches, twill vest, silk jacket with gold braid, woven hat. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1700s, remarkable wistful characterization on the small child with compelling expression.