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particularly to the upper and left of her bonnet facing us

and are not flaws on the painting

A beautiful decorative piece in any event

Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble The War Next Year HasDating mid to late 1800s, this charming little portrait of a woman in a rather exotic 'Harem' like costume with veil tucked into her immense braids is an interesting addition to any collection. While we se no signature from the artist, the painting seems to me to be one done of a living subject, in portrait, rather than after a famous portrait, making it all the more interesting. Might she have been in costume as an actress? Or is this a rather