#181

German Porcelain "Medieval Series" Half Doll with Gold and Purple Headdress by Dressel & Kister
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Description
4.2" (11 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of slender nude lady with oval face and elongated throat,her head slightly tilted to the side,having a fitted gilt turban decorated with tiny blue beading,with openings for the sculpted ears,and with a lavender oval medallion at the front of the headdress decorated with purple scrolls,painted facial features,her arms extended from her body,holding a fan in her right hand. Excellent condition. The Dressel and Kister blue bishops staff mark is on the base. Germany,circa 1910,a very rare model with exceptional decoration.