#147

German All-Bisque Kewpie Farmer and Kewpie Novelty Pot
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Including one piece all-bisque Kewpie Farmer modeled in a humorous rendition of early photographic poses with one arm held behind his back and the other extended with hole in fist for holding a rake,having sculpted bisque sun hat with wide brim,side-glancing blue eyes,original red shield label on chest,paper label on back and O'Neill incised on feet; along with a whimsical porcelain chamberpot with gold pig leaning over the edge,and paintings of Kewpies frolicking about,marked "made in Germany." Excellent condition. Circa 1912.