Shadow puppet of an older man with a sword. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the older man wearing a black outfit with beige pants. His mouth is agape, brows turned down, and wearing a large headdress(?) which is black with gold. He holds a sword in his left hand. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '18' is painted on the collar.

• Narrative

  This set of puppets (3322/1-30) was a gift to Muriel King in 1935. "Donated in memory of our mother, Muriel Wallace Burnaby King, from Catherine Christou & Robin King."

---

• Type of Item puppet
• Culture Chinese
• Material paper, paint, fibre, wood, metal
• Measurements height 31.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 0.4 cm (overall)

---

• Previous Owner Kitty Christou
• Received from Kitty Christou

---

• Made in China

---

• Creation Date before 1935
• Collection Date during 1935
• Ownership Date before October 28, 2018
• Acquisition Date on October 28, 2018

---

• Condition good
• Accession Number 3322/0018