#29

Miniature Kewpie with Mandolin and Basket
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2"h. (5 cm.) A seated all-bisque Kewpie holds a mandolin in its arms as though strumming, and leans against a bisque green wicker handled basket with modeled green flowers at the base. Impressed 8894,and marked c (in circle). Germany, circa 1915. The charming novelty was designed to hold candy favors for each guest at a party.