#162

German All-Bisque Seated Kewpie with Mandolin
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$350
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2.5" (6 cm.) One piece all-bisque seated Kewpie with right side- glancing eyes, top knot, blue wings, holding a mandolin, and leaning against a green bisque woven basket designed for use as trinket box or candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. (circle). Comments: designed by Rose O'Neill, made in Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming little table accessory featuring Kewpie musician.