Showing posts with label door of hope type dolls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label door of hope type dolls. Show all posts
Saturday, December 27, 2008
A CHINESE SILK-MAKING FAMILY
A member found these antique ceramic heads in an estate sale; they are beautifully sculpted and painted. She made bodies and dressed them as a wealthy Chinese family in the silk trade. They resemble "Door of Hope" Chinese dolls, which are much sought-after. These heads were probably made during the same time period (early 1900's).
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