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Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet

About the Item

This is a Nineteenth Century antique Chinese ceremonial Parade Costume. Note the extra large scale. Its 74 inches tall and 33.5 inches wide. It was large enough for wearer comfortably parade inside this impressive structure. Its amazing that something so delicate has survived for well over 100 years. Just look at the condition and color of the embroidered textiles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74 in (187.96 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883823290312
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