#88

German Porcelain Etui in the Shape of a Swaddling Baby,Attributed to Meissen
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$1,600
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5" (13 cm.) The porcelain swaddling baby has well-executed facial features and a sculpted baby bonnet that is decorated with colorful plumes and ribbons,with wrapped swaddling blanket with painted decorations to suggest embroidery and ribbons,and having gilt silver mounts that hinge open to the hollow interior designed for storage of sewing tools,Excellent condition. Germany,attributed to Meisson,late 18th century.