German Bisque Lady with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair and Cobalt Blue Eyes

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with light brown sculpted hair in an elaborate arrangement of coiled loose braids and ringlet curls,fully sculpted pierced ears,cobalt blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,closed white bodice with ruffled collar and original hole for insertion of accent brooch,muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque lower arms,fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair,elaborate coiffure,and modeled bodice with hole for jewelry attachment.