#136

German Porcelain Half Doll "Lady with Open-Weave Basket on Head" by Dressel Kister
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4 1/2" (11 cm.) Waist-up slender figure of nude lady with arms held posed in front body as though about to catch the open-weave gilt-edged porcelain basket that she balances on her head,having sculpted three-tiered ruffled bonnet over grey hair,side-glancing eyes on side-tilted head. Excellent condition excepting professional restoration to right hand. Germany,Dressel Kister,circa 1900. Property of the Strong Museum.