#165

Neapolitan Moorish Prince with Elaborate Costume and Cap
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$850
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head, ebony black complexion, tightly-cropped fleeced hair, enamel eyes, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings, red ankle boots, wearing ivory silk pants, patterned velvet vest, long patterned silk coat, royal cap. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1700s.