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3 1/2" (9 cm.) Thick paste porcelain figure of gentleman's head with deeply-sculpted curls overall the crown and sides, and having alternate faces on the front and back, one depicting a smiling face, and the other a scowling expression, each with deeply-sculpted and artistically painted complexion and features. At the crown are pierced holes for use as hat pin holders. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1860.