Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Dolls and Puppets (2)

Antique Chinese marionette puppet depicting an opera character. This nobleman is dressed a red silk robe embroidered with a golden dragon and raised lotus. A Shou (longevity symbol) is embroidered in gold on his chest. He stands on tall carved wooden shoes and has long white silk sleeves. With custom metal stand.

Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 1900)

Dimensions: 19 1/4" high (on stand) x 9" wide x 8" deep

Very charming three figure ensemble of a king with two female attendants. One attendant holds a fan that moves. The male figure's head nods. They wear white and pink clothes with gold details. Measures 8" wide at base.