#323

German Porcelain Miniature "Der Kindlbringer"
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$350
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Description
3 1/2" (9 cm.) The porcelain figurine depicts a gaily-costumed harlequin posed against a garden scene, with his arms clasping four babies in bunting wraps. Excellent condition, except with little flakes on Dresden flowers. Circa 1850, rare figure depicting the traditional lore of "where do babies come from".