Shadow puppet of an old woman. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the old woman. Figure dressed in an olive green robe with purple patches and sash, tied at the waist in red. Figure holds a basket in her right hand, and a cane in her left hand. Her hair is white and tied back with a red tie. Her face is heavily lined. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '1' 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 24.0 cm, width 10.0 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 3322/0001