#105

Kewpie Soldier with Prussian Helmet and Variation of Weapons
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$450
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$500 / $700
Description
4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque one-piece standing Kewpie with arms held to each side, clasping weapons, being a silver sword in right arm, and black weapon in the other, painted gold belt, and with black sculpted Prussian helmet with gold eagle insignia and finial. Excellent condition, possible missing tip of left hand weapon. Germany, c. 1915, Rose O'Neill design, the figure varies #103 in the positioning of arms and weapons although the helmet design remains constant.