#73

Two Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls,Monk and Policeman
Live Auction

$2,200
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with defined sculpting of facial features,tinted eyes,brows and lips,all cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese,Door of Hope mission,circa 1935,the Policeman is constructed with unusual elongated body. Value Points: included are two rare models,one as bald-head Monk wearing simple homespun kimono over pale blue pants and tunic,homespun slippers; and Policeman with black painted pate,wearing black cotton uniform,boots,and stylized broad-brimmed firm cap with gold braid and red tassels.