Shadow puppet of an older man (part a) with a detachable head (part b). Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the older man with a heavily lined face, and white beard, moustache, eyebrows and hair. He wears beige clothes with a large orange flower pattern, and a blue tie at waist as well as a large hat with a fringe along the top. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '5' 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."

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• Type of Item puppet
• Culture Chinese
• Material paper, paint, fibre, bamboo grass, metal
• Measurements height 27.5 cm, width 12.0 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 3322/0005 a-b