Shadow puppet of the old woman's tomb. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the vertical tombstone on the left, with Chinese text. To the right, two layers or steps of brown brick, with a burial tomb behind.
Shadow puppet of a pig or sow. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the pig as white with black markings all over, and a defined red udder. There is blood on the snout, neck and hind legs. Operated by two rods. Joints on all four limbs.
Shadow puppet of a deer. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the deer with a large rack of antlers, grey coat with flower-like designs all over. It has a short fluffy tail, wisps of hair under its chin and black hooves. The deer is bleeding at the throat and stomach, with spots...
Shadow puppet of a soldier Spirit Judge. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the soldier Spirit Judge in an orange and black short-sleeved top, with beige and black pants, and a black tie at the waist. He has a blue face, two blunted horns(?), and bright red hair. In his left h...
Shadow puppet of a warrant. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the warrant. Operated by a single bamboo stick, which it is tied to the top of. The warrant has the stylized face of a tiger, with Chinese text written in the centre. '16' painted on the handle.
Shadow puppet of the huntsman (part a) with a detached head (part b). Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the huntsman wearing a black outfit with beige pants. His face is an outline with a long black beard extending down, and a large ornate headdress(?). Operated by three rods...
Shadow puppet of a Yeoman runner. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the Yeoman wearing a black shirt and pants, which are tied at the waist by red and green ties. He wears a large black hat with striped feathers or tails extending back. He has stern eyebrows, and a long moust...
Shadow puppet of a Yeoman runner. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict him wearing a black shirt and pants, which are tied at the waist by red and green ties. He wears a large red hat with striped feathers extending out the front. He has a large nose, and open mouth exposing som...
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 b...
Shadow puppet of a Yeoman(?). Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the Yeoman wearing a black shirt and pants, tied at the waist by green-blue ties. He wears a large red hat with a red feather extending up centre. He has a hooked nose, closed mouth and heavily lined face. In his...