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Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
$750
£569.08
€650.70
CA$1,047.55
A$1,164.73
CHF 608.16
MX$14,177.59
NOK 7,759.82
SEK 7,270.58
DKK 4,856.26
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This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a major entertainment performance art in Chinese traditional theatre. This traditional performance art was widely used in religious and rural events to exorcise evil spirits. Puppets are also used in festivals such as the Chinese Ghost Festival to scare away ghosts, as well as significant events including births or marriage or to entertain audiences. The puppet theatre has developed into several different genres amongst different areas in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets.
The glove puppet is the smallest type of puppetry and was said to have originated in the 16th century mainly in Fujian, China.
The puppet is displayed on an acrylic stand, dimensions are inclusive of acrylic stand.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: Chinese puppet 21stDibs: LU945030612752
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