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19" (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with oval rounded face and elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of face and forming into a braided chignon at the back, painted large blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle smile, (new) muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs, wearing beautiful antique white dress with pagoda sleeves and lace panels, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: a poised yet gentle demeanor is perfectly captured, enhanced by subtle coiffure with detailed braided chignon hidden at the back.