Doll's head
Applied Arts
2021.8.24.6.AA.OT.C1870.DE
Description
China doll head composed of an upper torso and head, with painted face and molded black hair. The white glazed face exhibits blue eyes and a low brow, with small red lips and blushed cheeks. It has an updo hairstyle, molded with middle part attached on the top in a large bun.Such type of dolls was manufactured in the middle of the 19th century, and made by various, mostly German companies, from 1836 to the 1940's. Glazed porcelain china head dolls are usually found on a wood, cloth or kid body with some having partial china limbs as well. Most have molded and painted hair, but some were known to have a wig over a solid bald dome head.
Material
PorcelainOrigin
vers 1870 GermanyDimensions
Width : 5.5 cmLength : 7 cm
Height : 9.5 cm