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Description
Pair 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese marionette puppet silk embroidery Opera dolls
The dolls, possibly originating from the Chaozhou or Fujian regions, have a wooden torso, movable arms and legs. Feet are made of wood, hands of paper mache and wire - head is made of clay and hand painted facial detail; clothing of silk & cotton - richly embroidered.
Condition: both are good antique condition. (see 24 photos as part of description condition details).
Size: female approx 24cm high
male approx 26cm
The dolls, possibly originating from the Chaozhou or Fujian regions, have a wooden torso, movable arms and legs. Feet are made of wood, hands of paper mache and wire - head is made of clay and hand painted facial detail; clothing of silk & cotton - richly embroidered.
Condition: both are good antique condition. (see 24 photos as part of description condition details).
Size: female approx 24cm high
male approx 26cm
