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Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette

About the Item

Antique funerary ceremony male marionette string puppet depicted as an emperor, with hands and head in softwood and a silk robe embroidered with dragons with gilt thread. Hands are jointed at the first knuckle and crown is crafted from various materials and adorned with pompoms. Puppet 33 by 7 by 11 inches. Plexiglass case 36 1/4 by 12 by 12 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Textile,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Scratches, scuffs to the lucite case. Fading, stains, surface dirt to the puppet.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881939756292

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