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Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.

$1,760per set
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£1,340.43per set
£1,675.54per set20% Off
€1,545.04per set
€1,931.30per set20% Off
CA$2,462.23per set
CA$3,077.79per set20% Off
A$2,767.38per set
A$3,459.23per set20% Off
CHF 1,441.18per set
CHF 1,801.47per set20% Off
MX$33,658.20per set
MX$42,072.76per set20% Off
NOK 18,441.66per set
NOK 23,052.07per set20% Off
SEK 17,488.12per set
SEK 21,860.15per set20% Off
DKK 11,531.18per set
DKK 14,413.97per set20% Off
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Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the collection of Mildrded and Rafi Mottahedeh, founders of the Mottahedeh company. Each male and female figure is dressed elegantly in sumptuous gilt decorated robes in peach with vermillion red overcoats. The removable nodding heads are fitted with metal weights to facilitate movement. The bases are stamped with the Mottahedeh mark, which stands for recognized leadership in luxury ceramic. Condition is very good. Measurements: Female - H 15.75” x W 5.5” x D 5.25” Male - H 15.25” x W 5” x D 5.25”
  • Creator:
    Mottahedeh (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vero Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3915335333452

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