Unopened but aged with some acid stains on the mounted backing.

This product is a vintage Chinese shadow play art, specifically a handmade puppet. The product was created in China and is part of Chinese culture. The provenance of this product is available, indicating its ownership history. It falls under the collectibles category and is specifically categorized as a Chinese shadow play art.

The inscription reads :

Shaanxi is

The birthplace of Chinese shadow puppetry,

With fine carving and lifelike modeling,

They have profound meanings and each one can be regarded as a work of art.