Modest trinket box boy

I found where this had sold at an auction back in 2014 but very little other than that. They called it a German porcelain box circa 1920s. I know it's not a half doll as they're generally the upper half of a doll made to sit on something makeup related and it's not a googly eye doll because when you search those you get porcelain baby dolls. Maybe it's as simple as a porcelain box? No particular style?

He's 6.5" tall, 3.5" wide, and 3" deep. There's a stamped indentation on the back of his right foot that says 65872 and a stamp of the number "24" on the bottom.

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https://ibb.co/M7TR7RK

 

it would be nice to see those pictures.......we don't generally click links from unknown posters in 2022..

 

Please post your pictures directly to Antiquers, rob.

 

Sorry, figured it would save the website on some data.

 

Maybe it was a candy container?

 

Does a description along the lines of novelty lidded jar in the shape of a boy turn up anything? It is very cute.

 

What is hanging from his right wrist?

I wonder whether he's an equestrian with that helmet and bobbed hair?

 

It looks like a simple cane to me, like he's just going on a leisurely stroll

 

Someone suggested a cookie jar one time, but I don't know of a cookie jar that small. I definitely don't know of one that opens at the middle of the jar

 

looks like a Dutch Hosenscheisser with clogs.

 

Adorable!

Could be used for a number of things. However you wish to use it.

 

But.....NOT a cookier jar!