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Large German Porcelain Half Doll
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$550
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady with sculpted brown curls peeking from the brim of fitted bonnet that is decorated with coral ribbons and streamers,having unusual double- collar capelet with gold edging atop of floral-decorated fitted bodice; with outstretched arms,holding striped-feather bird in her right hand,and a little biscuit in her left hand. Excellent condition except three chipped-off finger tips on left hand. With blue crown over N stamp. Germany,Ernst Bohne Sohne,circa 1900. Property of the Strong Museum.