Vintage Chinese carved wood doll with amulet coin – 23cm straw-stuffed cloth body, painted face, cap & jacket c.1930s–50s Asian Antique born Xuanye

born Xuanye

reflecting mid-century design and craftsmanship

and 7 from the 1970's - all 7

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The tin measures 12cm wide x 11

Vintage Chinese carved wood doll with amulet coin – 23cm straw-stuffed cloth body, painted face, cap & jacket c.1930s–50s Asian Antique born XuanyeA characterful Chinese folk export doll from the mid 20th century, standing about 23cm tall. The head, hands and feet are carved and painted wood, finished with a glossy varnish that now shows attractive age crazing. The soft body is cloth, stuffed with straw, so it has the authentic light feel these earlier dolls are known for. Dressed in a patterned burgundy jacket with pale green cap hood trimmed in red braid. A small double pierced coin amulet