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Description
19" (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with plump-cheeked oval face,very strong elongated throat,sculpted black center-parted hair arranged in extended loops that cover her ears and form into a chignon at the back,small blue downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,angular curved nose,closed mouth with tiny lips,kid body with high waist,one-piece torso and legs,stitch-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7809 (ink script inside head). Comments: Germany,circa 1850. Value Points: rare early model with most expressive features,rare coiffure,original body and fine original gown and undergarments.