Kewpie Policeman with Sculpted Blue Cap, Belt and Billystick

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4.2" (11 cm.) All-bisque one-piece standing Kewpie with sculpted over-sized blue policeman's cap with black brim and medallion, painted side-glancing eyes, blue wigs, his arms modeled at the side, the right arm clasping his billystick, and with wide black belt with silver buckle. Excellent condition. Marked O'Neill on feet and with red paper label on chest. Germany, c. 1915, from O'Neill designs, from the series of occupational figures identified by sculpted hats; some examples, such as this rare model, also were presented with additional costume features such as belt and billystick.