#121

German All-Bisque Kewpie Soldier with Rifle and Spider
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$900
sold
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Description
4" (10 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of Kewpie with Civil War cap,scabbard and sword,lying on its stomach,with one eye squinting as though aiming his rifle at the spider that is crawling along the rim of the dish to which both are attached. Excellent condition. Marked with c. and with red shield paper label. Germany,circa 1912,especially fine state of preservation of the rare piece.