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Steiff Dante Teddy Bear

EAN 036965

Size: 30cm (12")

Steiff's Dante Teddy Bear is hand-made of finest short pile, antique olive drab green tipped 'batik' dyed mohair. He is fully jointed with a wobble joint at the centre seamed head. He is a remarkably handsome bear with tiny cupped ears, a close shaved muzzle with a hand-stitched nose and mouth, sparkling jet black eyes, antiqued paw pads, with hand stitched claws. Dante is traditionally stuffed and carries a deep growler in his chest. He is from a Limited edition of 1,500 pieces worldwide and wears the red on white ear tag held firmly by the famous Steiff gold-plated "Button in Ear"

This is what Steiff have to say...

"The most important part of any Teddy bear is his mohair. Our artisans at Steiff-Schulte are constantly striving to provide us with new fabric choices from which we can make interesting new bears for our collectors around the world. Dante is a perfect example of Steiff-Schulte's innovators at work. His unusual green mohair is a work of art within itself. It's an extremely short pile dyed using an ancient Indonesian "batik" technique. The result is a random pattern that makes each and every bear unique. But Dante's mohair is just the beginning of his wonders. He has a classical look, but is yet somehow modern. He bridges the gap between traditional Steiff and today's artist Teddies. He has a shaved muzzle, sparkling black eyes, antiqued paw pads, loosely jointed head, and hand-stitched nose and claws. Around his neck, he wears a patinated bell on a cord for good luck. And any collector would feel lucky to own this exceptional Steiff Teddy."

Limited edition of 1,500 pieces worldwide