RAF 2494 - Asian Stockinette Doll The Chinese Wis

Serial Number: RAF2466

Status: Display

Description:
This vintage Asian stockinette doll, often called a Chinese wise man, represents an elderly figure frequently depicted in traditional Asian culture. Characterized by its soft sculpture construction, intricate features, and traditional attire including a conical straw hat, these dolls were popular as folk art or souvenirs, particularly from the 1920s to the 1970s. They are valued by collectors for their cultural symbolism and craftsmanship. It was part of Mr Faraj trip to Turkey to Switzerland in the September 2025