Shadow puppet of a Spirit Judge. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the heavy male figure with a bare chest, red bell-shaped sleeves and red pants. A large black and tan belt at his waist. He has a thick moustache, red lips, and open mouth. He wears a large black headdress, with two spade-like points extending up, and large red ties hanging. In his left hand he holds a knife(?) with a red tip, and in his right hand he holds a rectangular purple object with a red section. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '22' is painted on the red tie from the headdress.

• 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, fibre, wood, metal
• Measurements height 28.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 0.4 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 3322/0022