Shadow puppet of the table in the Jung Yuo Temple. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the table with black legs, tabletop covered by a red fabric, which extends down the front of the table. The fabric is decorated with many perforations and a design of two dragons, facing each other, with a red circular object at centre, purple clouds above, and wave-like designs below. Sitting on top of the table is a large candle-holder with two lit candles, and a black cloud-like design above. A large red tassel hangs from the side of the table and '19' is painted on the end.

• 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."

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• Type of Item puppet
• Culture Chinese
• Material paper, paint
• Measurements height 21.0 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 0.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Kitty Christou
• Received from Kitty Christou

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• Made in China

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

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3322/0019