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Description
16" (41 cm.) Firmly-stuffed cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, amber-tinted complexion, tiny black eyes, closed mouth with center accent line and two teeth, muslin body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, stitched hands in the same style as Chase dolls. Condition: very good, some paint wear at sides of head. Comments: Chinese, early 20th century. Value Points: curious mystery doll with dear expression, wears original costume created with skilled workmanship in the manner of Door of Hope dolls, comprising trousers, long tunic, black vest, hand-stitched slippers and cap with embroidered details.