#1501 Small Chinese Nodding Figure, circa 1950s

A small, hand painted pottery nodding figure of a boy holding a drum and clothed in "Ethnic Minority" costume. This novelty item was made in China for export in the early years of the Peoples Republic,  probably during the 1950s.

Condition:  very good, with only minor paint loss to the head band of his cap.

8.5 cm (3.3 inches) high.