Antique Marion China Doll Head

Antique German 'Marion' china doll head with pending patent, molded blonde hair.

Late 1880s-Early 1890s, Germany

China head dolls, also known as parian dolls, were popular in the mid-to-late 19th century. They are characterized by their molded porcelain heads, which were often left unglazed to give a matte, skin-like appearance, and were typically sold separately from their cloth bodies and limbs. 

6” tall

3” deep

4” wide