Shadow Puppet

33-54-19

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 33-54-19
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century - 1933
Section Asian
Materials Hide
Iconography Lady Li
Description

Shadow puppet of Lady Li (李妈妈). This puppet is used in the play "A Country Lady Visiting Her Daughter in the City" (Tan Qing Jian, 探亲家). Large black hat with red/amber floral and fan designs. Red tassel at cheek. Brown clothing with red and amber floral designs.

Credit Line Purchased from John C. Ferguson, 1933

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