me****nn
Highest Bidder
$3,200
Sold
sold
Click image to enlarge
- Estimate
- $800 / $1,100
Description
23" (58 cm.) Reclining on her side on a custom rosewood bench is a carved bone figure of adult woman with defined sculpting of hair and facial features, a rose held in her right hand, carved necklace, earrings and bracelets adorning her body. Excellent condition. The figure is known as a Doctor's Doll and, according to legend, the doll's were used by Chinese women of their time to indicate ailments to their physician. Exquisite detail of sculpting and perfectly-preserved. Chinese, 19th century.