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Description
18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with
oval face on elongated slender throat,black sculpted hair
waved loosely away from her face and captured in a triple
row of coiled braids at the back,with looped braids
below,painted blue eyes,red and black upper
eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth,shaded lips,muslin body,porcelain limbs,painted flat
black shoes with red lace ties. Condition: generally
excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points:
slightly-pink-tinted complexion adds to the charm of the
lady with strong presence,very elaborate coiffure at back
of head,original body and limbs,lovely antique costume.