#1169

Early Japanese Miniature Doll with Hinged Torso
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$300
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8" (20 cm.) Of paper mache with eggshell finish, the doll has swivel head, solid dome, enamel eyes, cloth upper arms, paper mache hands, paper mache torso to hips, and unusual one-piece lower torso and upper legs, jointed ankles. Condition: very good, dent in upper torso. Comments: rare jointing of the miniature doll includes waist/hips, knees, and ankles, as well as swivel head; the doll owns a choice of two wigs, cap and silk jacket. Circa 1900.